Harry Styles is one of the biggest stars on the planet—and not just because of his vocal talent. The ex-One Direction member is also a certified heartthrob. But recent photos of him strolling through Rome have fans wondering: is he soft-launching a new boyfriend?
The singer, who first rose to fame alongside Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and the late Liam Payne on The X Factor, has gone on to have the most successful solo career of the bunch since One Direction split in 2016. Beyond his music, Harry is known for embracing his individuality and keeping fans on their toes.
On May 8, eagle-eyed fans spotted him near the Vatican during the announcement of the new Pope. Though he tried to blend in with sunglasses and a cap, Directioners were quick to recognize him.
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Does Harry Styles Have a Boyfriend?
And here’s where the plot thickens. That same day, Harry was seen wearing a cap that read: “Techno is my boyfriend.” Sounds fun and harmless, right? But hours later, Italian designer Alessandro Michele—former Gucci creative director and a longtime friend of Harry—posted a photo of the exact same hat on his Instagram, alongside his personal items like sunglasses and a phone.
Naturally, fans on social media went wild. Could the matching hat be a clue that they’re more than friends?
This isn’t the first time Harry Styles and Alessandro have made headlines together. The two have been close for years and have even appeared in fashion campaigns side by side. Some fans are fully convinced this is a subtle couple reveal and are already sending their best wishes to the potential new couple.
Others are brushing it off, claiming they’re just very close friends—and maybe they just love sharing cool fashion pieces. After all, Harry Styles has always been open about fluidity in both fashion and identity, but has never labeled his sexuality.
We can’t say for sure—but the internet is buzzing. Whether it’s love or just an iconic friendship moment, we can all agree on one thing: no one does a soft launch quite like Harry Styles.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Carla Martell in Cultura Colectivo.
