The rebel without a cause is still making a name for himself even decades after his death, as people continue to sport the James Dean style.
The handsome young actor died at a young age, but his legacy remains. The Greasers' style from 'The Outsiders' takes inspiration from the dreamy actor. The hair, dangling cigarette, leather jacket and bad boy attitude can be widely seen in fashion photo shoots. The infamous quiff hairstyle he sports is still a popular hair-do today.
There's something very attractive about the bad boy look and James Dean definitely sets the tone for that style. Although the rebel is gone, this collection of James Dean-inspired looks is an example of keeping up the badass way.
30 James Dean-Inspired Looks
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Dapper Urban Dude Couture
The Josh Tuckley and Matt P Varon Shoot is Handsome and Hunky
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Retro-Modern Menswear Shoots
The Jon Kortajarena GQ France Editorial is Sharply Dressed
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Deadly Celebrity Reenactments
Grant Waud Relives Famous Deaths in This Gripping Photo Series
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Retro Hair Revivals
The Hottest Hairstyle for Men Has Big Hair Reigning Supreme
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Fruit-Hued Menswear
The Apropos Spring/Summer Lookbook Features Contemporary Classics
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Brooding Bad Boy Spreads
Isaac Weber Channels Original Emo Hottie James Dean for GQ Style
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Death Masks of the Famous
Postmortem Celeb Faces
22
Bad Boy Hipster Shoots
Zeb Daemen Captures Rebellious Style for Client Magazine Issue 5
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Rebel Rocker Editorials
Agyness Deyn Channels Her Inner James Dean in 'Chateau Dreams'
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50s Bad-Boy Shoots
The Jacob Riley by Christian Rios Portrait Series is Leather-Clad
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Rebellious Icon Shoots
James Preston Appears in 'Thief of Fire' Shoot for Geil Magazine
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Fifties Rebel Shoots
The Chris Pine 'Details' Editorial is the Ultimate in Cool
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Charming Outsiders Photography
The Stray Cats Depesha Magazine Editorial Captures Tough Love
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Pleasantly Punk Pictorials
Model Justin Taylor Gets in Touch With His Dark Side in This Rad Shoot
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Braided Pompadours
'Jord' by Antonio Andrade Blends Greaser Hair & Little-Girl Chic
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Greaser Editorials
'The Denim Gang' Takes Over Sportswear International #227
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Rebellious Actor Exhibits
James Dean is Commemorated in The Kennedys Musuem
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Graffitied Denim
Attitude Magazine January 2012 Presents 'Ten Jackets by Ten Artists'
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Rugged Rebellion Editorials
The Bobby Rake Hercules Shoot is Retro-Infused
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50s-Inspired Love Story Editorials
Ben Weller Captures Rebellious Spirit in His New Photo Series
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Fashion Icon Books
Karl Lagerfeld's Metamorphoses of an American
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Rebellious Retro Pictorials
The 'Rebel with a Cause' Wiener Magazine Shoot Has 50s Flair
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Retro NY Gang Editorials
'The United State' Throws Back to West Side Story
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Connecting Dead & Alive Icons
Converse Centennial 'Connectivity'
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Teen Rebel Editorials
'American Idol' in 125 Magazine Channels Brando, James Dean & Elvis
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Resuscitating Dead Celebrities
South African Investment Company Uses James Dean in Ads
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Cross-Dressing Album Covers
The Video for the Lady Gaga 'You And I' Single Bends Genders
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Hot Rods for Kids
Matchbox Ads
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Rebellious Bad Boy Captures
Petra Reimann Shoots a Teen Angst Driven Editorial
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Neon Old School Styles
Alba Prat Presents Her Glowing New Accessory Range
Androgynous Shirtless Photoshoots
The Andrej Pejic Schon 14 Editorial is Steamy
Retro 70s Editorials
Andoni and Arantxa Displays Their Lastest Collection on Valerie Van Der Graaf
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Sultry Stripped Shoots
Darren McDonald Likes to Photograph Models in the Buff
Colorful Underarm Coifs
Lady Gaga Dons Blue Armpit Hair For the MMVAs
Satirical Smut Shoots
The ‘This ain't Lady Gaga XXX' Parody is Not Safe for Work
Retro Biker Portraits
The Vinnie Woolston Numero Hommes Editorial is Rebellious
Lazy Lovers Lookbooks
The Wormland Fall/Winter 2011 Campaign Gets Intimate and Steamy
Darkly Brooding Portraits
Tobial by Andy Long Hoang is Both Mysterious & a Bit Risque
22 Menswear F/W 2011 Editorials
From Wild Safari Sportswear to Rustic Nordic Fashion
Casually Classic Menswear
The New Vincent Schoepfer Summer 2012 Collection is Sharp
Charismatic Cool-Guy Fashion
Jon Kortajarena is Dapper for Santiago Ruisenor in Elle Men Mexico
Blindfolded Urban Lookbooks
The Wrong Weather FW 11/12 Line is Strikingly Streetwise
Punk Frill Fashion
The Latest Editorial from BULLETT Magazine Mixes Edge with Romanticism
Darkly Dapper Catwalks
The Topman Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Edgy and Sophisticated Looks
Surreal Candid Photography
Asger Clarsen's Documentary-Style Images Are Deceivingly Realistic
Dapper Actor Portraits
'The Collections' by Thomas Lohr Features Young British Talent
Glamorous Greaser Girls
Meluxine by Shauna Phoon Channels Both the 1920s and 1950s
Structurally Sophisticated Styles
The Antonio Azzuolo Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Geometrically Chic
Horrific Undead Pictorials
Zombie Land is an Amazing Bloody Photo Series by Danielle Tunstall
Cross-Dressing Pop-Stars
Lady Gaga for Vogue Hommes Japan is Her Alter-Ego Jo Calderone
Stag-Headed Model Shoots
The Dora Hegedus Line Gets in Touch with Nature
Moody Menswear Shoots
Bastiaan Van Gaalen Strikes Melancholy Poses for Zara Fall Winter 2011
Brooding Bad Boy Spreads
Isaac Weber Channels Original Emo Hottie James Dean for GQ Style
Sharp-Shouldered Masculine Fashion
Unsung Heroes Features Branko Popovic's Incredible Designs
Gaga Eyewear Editorials
The Alexandra Spencer Style Stalker S/S 2012 Series Channels Star Style
Modern Wilderness Menswear
North Face FW 2011 Collection Preps for the Cold Outdoors
Retro-Chic Style Manuals
The Le Blazer A La Francaise En 10 Lecons Editorial is Dapper
10 Stellar Spray Can Creations
From Defaced Bottle Designs to Pop Art Aerosols
90s Knitwear Editorials
The Jess Gold RUSSH Magazine Photoshoot is Retro-Infused
Panda Bear Pop Stars
The Lady Gaga Panda Costume is Outlandish
80s Power-Dressing Editorials
The Vogue Turkey April 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Retro Lara Stone
Textured Textile Catwalks
The James Long Fall/Winter 2012 Line Layers on the Luxury
Eccentrically Layered Lookbooks
The Kenzo Prefall 2012 Collection is Rich in Detail
Ascetic Photo Shoots
Hannah Holman Sports Spartan Fashion for Metal #24 Summer 2011
Gorgeous Graphic Lookbooks
The Natacha Talay Summer 2011 Line is Artistically Alluring
Emotive Fashiontography
Palette Chromatique in The Room #13 Features an Array of Facial Expression
Seductive Masculine Shoots
Natasa Vojnovic Appears in ‘Homme Fatale' for Tush Fall 201
33 Rebel Fashion Innovations
50s Outcast Styles, From Greaser Hair to Leather Looks
Rebel Rocker Editorials
Agyness Deyn Channels Her Inner James Dean in 'Chateau Dreams'
Retro Trio Editorials
The Vogue China 'We Go Together' Shoot Focuses on a Love Triangle
Sensually Violent Editorials
The 25th Issue of VMAN Magazine Hits Shelves Hard
Minimalist 80s Fashion
The Sleek Magazine 'The Now Code' Editorial is Retro, Colorful and Simple
Gritty Bound Celebs
The Shocking Noboyushi Araki Lady Gaga Polaroids are Released
Western-Inspired Catwalks
The Band of Outsiders Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Desert-Chic
Modernly Monochromatic Lookbooks
The PROUDRACE Spring/Summer 2012 Line is Dangerously Dark
Tantalizing Tropical Spreads
The Vogue Brazil June 2011 Editorial Takes You to a Tropical Paradise
Death Row Dining
The James Reynolds 'Last Suppers' Series
Superhero Crime Scenes
The Latest Street Installation by Don Lucho Shows a Dead Superman
50s Bad-Boy Shoots
The Jacob Riley by Christian Rios Portrait Series is Leather-Clad
Architectural Menswear Ensembles
The Nathaniel and Devon J. by Regen Chen Portrait Series is Edgy
Soft Supine Shoots
Rony Soltzman Photographs Yana Vasilyeva Romantically Lounging About
Pink-Haired Superstar Shoots
The Harper's Bazaar Lady Gaga Editorial Was Shot by Terry Richardson
80s Raver Portraits
The Robust for the Ones2Watch Editorial is Steamy and Party-Ready
Eclectic Collage Campaigns
The Prada 'Real Fantasies' Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook is Artful
Dapper Color-Blocked Menswear
The Oliver Spencer S/S 2012 Collection is Awash in Colors
Smart Simple Suits
Jonas Kloch for Mr. Start Spring Summer 2012 Lookbook
Japanese Hipster Lookbooks
The SOPHNET S/S 2012 Collection is Stylishly Risky
'50s Rebel Menswear
The Topman Pleasure Beach Collection Takes Us Back to a Simpler Time
Scruffy Western Menswear Shoots
The Calin Sitar Viktor Magazine #2 Shots are Rugged and Wild
Utilitarian Menswear
Carhartt FW 2011 Lookbook Offers Durable Stylized Clothes for Working Men
Rebellious Icon Shoots
James Preston Appears in 'Thief of Fire' Shoot for Geil Magazine
Graffiti-Infused Neighborhoods
The 'Wynwood Walls' in Miami Revitalizes a Deteriorating Community
Color-Saturated Menswear
The Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Bright
Pastel Pink Menswear
Lagerfeld Spring 2012 Lookbook Offers Preppy & Casual Men's Styles
Fifties Rebel Shoots
The Chris Pine 'Details' Editorial is the Ultimate in Cool
Pleasantly Punk Pictorials
Model Justin Taylor Gets in Touch With His Dark Side in This Rad Shoot
Eclectically Accessorized Editorials
Fashion Gone Rogue 'White Rad' Stars a Retro Angela Vargas
Playful Infamous Celeb Photos
The Mike Tyson Details Magazine Feature is Revealing
Sleek Ladylike Lookbooks
The N°21 Pre-Fall Advertorial Spread is Flirty and Feminine
Eccentric Metropolitan Editorials
The Malgosia Bela Self Service Magazine Shoot is Street-Chic
Retro Couture Coifs
The Spread L'Officiel Hommes Ukraine Shoot is Bold and Dynamic
50s Pattern-Clashing Portraits
The Ola De Calor En La Ruta 66 Editorial is Ruggedly Retro
Retro Gangster Garb
The Paul & Joe Fall/Winter Advertorial Features an Abundance of Hats
Holographic Hipster Wear
Starstyling Showcases Its Future-Friendly Fashion Line
Youth Rockabilly Shoots
The Kamil Siekierzynski by Robert Binda Portrait Series is Denim-Clad
Eclectic Underwear Shoots
The Jarrod Scott Vogue Hommes International Editorial is Embellish
Rebellious Actor Exhibits
James Dean is Commemorated in The Kennedys Musuem
Laser-Lit Menswear Shoots
The Greg Nawrat Fashion for Men Editorial is Conceptually Cool
Fully Fringed Lookbooks
The Trine Lindegaard S/S 2012 Collection is Avant-Garde
Retro Ad-Inspired Cosmetics
The Estée Lauder Mad Men Color Collection is Extra Retro
Modernly Masculine Editorials
Thomas Lohr Captures a Contemporary Take on Traditional Style
Crisp Checked Suits
Thomas Lohr Photographs Hans Hatt for Umit Benan Special
Minimalist Militant Lookbooks
The Neil Barrett Spring/Summer Pre-Collecton is Clean-Cut
Expressive Suited Shoots
The Crane Brothers Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook is Sharply Dressed
50s-Inspired Love Story Editorials
Ben Weller Captures Rebellious Spirit in His New Photo Series
Chic Boy Scout Captures
The 1985 Vogue Hommes International Shoot is Retro-Infused
Ethereal Celeb Editorials
The Christina Aguilera W Photoshoot is Stunningly Whimsical
Glowing Graffiti-Inspired Editorials
The Thairine Garcia Harper's Bazaar Brazil Shoot is Bol
Pensive Designer Portraits
The 2011 CFDA Journal was Shot by Inez and Vinoodh
Disco Diva Fashion
The Steph Mac by Matt Solomon Photoshoot is Glamorously Retro
80s Bad Boy Shoots
Papercut Magazine Revisits the Past in its Latest Issue
Stoic Shirtless Captures
The Jordan Jaye by Pat Supsiri Portrait Series Shows Off a Ripped Bod
Vibrant Circus Editorials
The Beyonce W Photoshoot Shows a 'Fierce, Fearless, Female'
Tough Androgynous Editorials
The Valerija Kelava Zoo Magazine Shoot is Rebelliously Edgy
Bruised Boxer Editorials
The Coitus Magazine Shoot by Jeff Hahn Will Knock You Out
Cinematic Landscape Campaigns
The SAYAT NOVA Collection is Desert-Inspired
Brooding Supermodel Shoots
Agyness Deyn Goes Dark for the Man About Town Spring/Summer 2011 Issue
Retro Coif Captures
The Rebel Old School Ben Trovato Editorial Has Rockabilly Flair
Tailored Rebel Menswear
'Urban Feelings' by Philipp Jelenska Updates the James Dean Aesthetic
Murderous Food Ads
The Chief of Police Dinner Gala and DDB, Toronto, Canada Team Up
80s Revival Menswear Shoots
The Arthur Gosse Wonderland Editorial is Retro-Infused
Blue Collar Collections
The Topman Denim Jacket Project is Chic
Acrobatic Shoe Films
The YSL Spring Summer Sneaker Video is an Epic Artistic Triumph
Electrified Easy Riders
The Duka Electric Motorcycle Will Make You a Green James Dean
Poised Pirate Beauties
The Singles Korea June 2011 Editorial Takes High Fashion to the Seas
Dapper Male Models
Gabriel Aubry in Details Magazine Looks Ready for Fall 2010
Somberly Scenic Shoots
Model Jake Madden Keeps His Cool Outdoors in This Dark Editorial
Skulltastic Jeans
The mastermind JAPAN x Lee Denim Collection Adds Rebellious Attitudes
Butterfly Face Masks
Lady Gaga Shows Her Soft and Pretty Side to Harper's Bazaar
Teen Rebel Editorials
'American Idol' in 125 Magazine Channels Brando, James Dean & Elvis
Illustrated Surfwear Lookbooks
The Burkman Brothers Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign is Artful and Fun
Garishly Patterned Garments
The Chris Sitzler by Rene Fietzek Portrait Series is Eccentric
Bad Cop Editorials
Brett Lloyd Shoots to Kill with His Latest Work
Skivvy-Shimmying Videos
This Film from Ey! Megateen Will Have You Dancing in Your Undies
Cross-Dressing Album Covers
The Video for the Lady Gaga 'You And I' Single Bends Genders
Retro Alpine Editorials
The Benny Ernst Class Magazine Shoot is Luxe and Lavish
Foaming-Mouth Fashion Vids
Stage Fashion Magazine Makes Brushing Your Teeth Anything but Mundane
Social Media Gowns
Lady Gaga Followers Dress Will Feature Faces of Her Fans at Paris Fashion Week
Street Art Sandals
These Havaianas Graffiti Flip Flops are Electric-Hued
Rebellious Bad Boy Captures
Petra Reimann Shoots a Teen Angst Driven Editorial
Denim Designer Crossovers
The Sophnet Carhartt Capsule Collection for Spring/Summer 2011