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Updated 1811 GMT (0211 HKT) July 4, 2019

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On July 7, on his seventy-fourth birthday, Ringo Starr was named the face of John Varvatos' Fall 2014 campaign, adding one more notable look to his more than fifty years as an avatar of style.
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The style of Ringo Starr – On July 7, on his seventy-fourth birthday, Ringo Starr was named the face of John Varvatos' Fall 2014 campaign, adding one more notable look to his more than fifty years as an avatar of style.
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Drummer Ringo Starr's unique fashion sense has long been a part of his appeal to 'Beatles' fans. In this 1959 portrait, Ringo shows off a classic rock 'n roll pompadour hairstyle. At the time, he played drums for 'Rory Storm and the Hurricanes' before joining the Beatles later that year in Liverpool, England.
Photos: The style of Ringo Starr
The style of Ringo Starr – Drummer Ringo Starr's unique fashion sense has long been a part of his appeal to 'Beatles' fans. In this 1959 portrait, Ringo shows off a classic rock 'n roll pompadour hairstyle. At the time, he played drums for 'Rory Storm and the Hurricanes' before joining the Beatles later that year in Liverpool, England.
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Suit and tie was a staple in the early days for British drummer Ringo Starr, pictured here on his 24th birthday in 1964.The look was typical of the British "Mod" subculture, though when asked in 'A Hard Day's Night' if he was a "mod or a rocker," Ringo replied, "I'm a mocker."
Photos: The style of Ringo Starr
The style of Ringo Starr – Suit and tie was a staple in the early days for British drummer Ringo Starr, pictured here on his 24th birthday in 1964.The look was typical of the British "Mod" subculture, though when asked in 'A Hard Day's Night' if he was a "mod or a rocker," Ringo replied, "I'm a mocker."
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In 1966 The Beatles, pictured here with their manager Brian Epstein (right), received the Golden Otto award for being 'the best Beat group in the World', though judging by Ringo's striped suit and patterned tie, not necessarily the best dressed.
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The style of Ringo Starr – In 1966 The Beatles, pictured here with their manager Brian Epstein (right), received the Golden Otto award for being 'the best Beat group in the World', though judging by Ringo's striped suit and patterned tie, not necessarily the best dressed.
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In stereotypical 1967 attire, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon of the Beatles, at the EMI studios in Abbey Road, as they prepare for 'Our World', a world-wide live television show broadcasting to 24 countries with a potential audience of 400 million.
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The style of Ringo Starr – In stereotypical 1967 attire, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon of the Beatles, at the EMI studios in Abbey Road, as they prepare for 'Our World', a world-wide live television show broadcasting to 24 countries with a potential audience of 400 million.
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Ringo Starr at an exhibition of steel furniture designed by himself and Robin Cruickshank, at Liberty's, London in 1971.
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The style of Ringo Starr – Ringo Starr at an exhibition of steel furniture designed by himself and Robin Cruickshank, at Liberty's, London in 1971.
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Barbara Bach and Ringo Starr at Regency Hotel in New York City in 1986.
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The style of Ringo Starr – Barbara Bach and Ringo Starr at Regency Hotel in New York City in 1986.
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Ringo Starr posed, holding cigarette, wearing sunglasses in 1987. Ringo famously sang, "it don't come easy," but at moments like this he sure makes it look easy.
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The style of Ringo Starr – Ringo Starr posed, holding cigarette, wearing sunglasses in 1987. Ringo famously sang, "it don't come easy," but at moments like this he sure makes it look easy.
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