30 James Dean-Inspired Looks

From Rugged Rebellion Editorials to Retro Hair Revivals

— May 13, 2012 — Fashion
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.
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Cross-Dressing Album Covers
Cross-Dressing Album Covers
The Video for the Lady Gaga 'You And I' Single Bends Genders
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Resuscitating Dead Celebrities
Resuscitating Dead Celebrities
South African Investment Company Uses James Dean in Ads
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Rebellious Bad Boy Captures
Rebellious Bad Boy Captures
Petra Reimann Shoots a Teen Angst Driven Editorial
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Hot Rods for Kids
Hot Rods for Kids
Matchbox Ads
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Graffitied Denim
Graffitied Denim
Attitude Magazine January 2012 Presents 'Ten Jackets by Ten Artists'
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Rugged Rebellion Editorials
Rugged Rebellion Editorials
The Bobby Rake Hercules Shoot is Retro-Infused
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Charming Outsiders Photography
Charming Outsiders Photography
The Stray Cats Depesha Magazine Editorial Captures Tough Love
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Connecting Dead & Alive Icons
Connecting Dead & Alive Icons
Converse Centennial 'Connectivity'
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Fashion Icon Books
Fashion Icon Books
Karl Lagerfeld's Metamorphoses of an American
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Rebellious Actor Exhibits
Rebellious Actor Exhibits
James Dean is Commemorated in The Kennedys Musuem
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50s-Inspired Love Story Editorials
50s-Inspired Love Story Editorials
Ben Weller Captures Rebellious Spirit in His New Photo Series
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Fifties Rebel Shoots
Fifties Rebel Shoots
The Chris Pine 'Details' Editorial is the Ultimate in Cool
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Retro NY Gang Editorials
Retro NY Gang Editorials
'The United State' Throws Back to West Side Story
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Rebellious Retro Pictorials
Rebellious Retro Pictorials
The 'Rebel with a Cause' Wiener Magazine Shoot Has 50s Flair
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Rebellious Icon Shoots
Rebellious Icon Shoots
James Preston Appears in 'Thief of Fire' Shoot for Geil Magazine
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Pleasantly Punk Pictorials
Pleasantly Punk Pictorials
Model Justin Taylor Gets in Touch With His Dark Side in This Rad Shoot
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Braided Pompadours
Braided Pompadours
'Jord' by Antonio Andrade Blends Greaser Hair & Little-Girl Chic
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Bad Boy Hipster Shoots
Bad Boy Hipster Shoots
Zeb Daemen Captures Rebellious Style for Client Magazine Issue 5
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Fruit-Hued Menswear
Fruit-Hued Menswear
The Apropos Spring/Summer Lookbook Features Contemporary Classics
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Teen Rebel Editorials
Teen Rebel Editorials
'American Idol' in 125 Magazine Channels Brando, James Dean & Elvis
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Rebel Rocker Editorials
Rebel Rocker Editorials
Agyness Deyn Channels Her Inner James Dean in 'Chateau Dreams'
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50s Bad-Boy Shoots
50s Bad-Boy Shoots
The Jacob Riley by Christian Rios Portrait Series is Leather-Clad
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Greaser Editorials
Greaser Editorials
'The Denim Gang' Takes Over Sportswear International #227
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Brooding Bad Boy Spreads
Brooding Bad Boy Spreads
Isaac Weber Channels Original Emo Hottie James Dean for GQ Style
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Deadly Celebrity Reenactments
Deadly Celebrity Reenactments
Grant Waud Relives Famous Deaths in This Gripping Photo Series
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Death Masks of the Famous
Death Masks of the Famous
Postmortem Celeb Faces
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Retro-Modern Menswear Shoots
Retro-Modern Menswear Shoots
The Jon Kortajarena GQ France Editorial is Sharply Dressed
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Dapper Urban Dude Couture
Dapper Urban Dude Couture
The Josh Tuckley and Matt P Varon Shoot is Handsome and Hunky
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Retro Hair Revivals
Retro Hair Revivals
The Hottest Hairstyle for Men Has Big Hair Reigning Supreme
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