Welcome back to Underrated Icons, a column that looks at the styles and influences of icons both past and present that don’t always get the credit they deserve. 

For the past three posts, we’ve covered some amazing women with style, talent, and success. Today, we’re going to cover someone a little different – a man. A couple of weeks ago, a reader requested that I do a piece on MIKA, so this one’s dedicated to Sheerene! I hope I do MIKA’s style justice.

If you don’t already know, MIKA is a British singer and songwriter who rose to fame with hits like “Lollipop” and “Grace Kelly.” Possessing a vocal range of three and a half octaves, MIKA has collaborated with people like Pharrell, Ariana Grande, and hitmaker RedOne to create the theme song for the movie “Kick-Ass.” He’s friends with iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld and been a judge on The X Factor Italy and The Voice Italy. Like Halsey, his own music is a blend of multiple genres. 

Another thing to love about MIKA? He’s not afraid to talk about hard topics in both his music and in real life, speaking (and singing) candidly about body-shaming and sexuality. 

Here’s how to take a little of his boldness and inject it into your personal style.

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Fitted and Casual

Products: Jacket – Tobi, Shirt – J.Crew, Jeans – Old Navy, Sneakers – Vans, Backpack – ASOS

MIKA appreciates impeccable, classic tailoring. His street style is timeless and neutral while still remaining unique. 

Channel that same sleekness into your campus style with a must-have striped shirt and a cargo jacket. These essential boyfriend jeans from Old Navy come in an array of sizes for everyone and give a sense of androgyny to your look. Keep accessories minimal with a classic pair of white Vans and a trending Herschel backpack in army green.