Male style icons whose looks inspired the world

To celebrate International Men's Day, we're looking back at some of the most influential male style icons of the past seven decades. From angst-ridden teens to fashionable footballers, these men inspired not just their own generation, but generations to follow with their original take on hair and style. While some looks have had the moment in the spotlight and faded fast - hello, Beckham mohican - others have become permanent additions to men's style standards. Think James Dean quiff or Paul Weller's mod cut, which today inspires women's cuts as well as countless gents. Browse the gallery below for some of our favourite male style icons, whose hair has stood the test of time. [hji-gallery-legacy]