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Harry Styles Revives 'X Factor' Audition Outfit for Halloween Show
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In Short: Billboard reported that during the 29th night of his 30-show Together, Together residency, Styles changed into the outfit he wore for his 2010 X Factor audition and performed Stevie Wonder's 'Isn't She Lovely,' the song that helped him advance to the next round at 16.
Billboard reported that during the 29th night of his 30-show Together, Together residency, Styles changed into the outfit he wore for his 2010 X Factor audition and performed Stevie Wonder's 'Isn't She Lovely,' the song that helped him advance to the next round at 16. Turkiyetoday noted that Styles' performance was a nod to the start of his career.
The Independent, Shropshirestar, and Worcesternews all confirmed that Styles wore a grey cardigan over a white T-shirt, a yellow scarf, brown khakis, and an X Factor audition number pinned to his front. Billboard added that Styles repeated a line from his audition, telling the crowd, 'I work in a bakery,' a reference to his part-time job as a teenager.
Billboard and Rolling Stone both reported that Styles performed 'Isn’t She Lovely' during the show. Billboard noted that he opened with Train’s 'Hey, Soul Sister' and only sang the Wonder song a cappella after Simon Cowell asked to hear him without a backing track. Rolling Stone highlighted that Styles also performed 'Ever Since New York' in the show, a song he hadn't played in four years.
Billboard and Turkiyetoday both mentioned that Styles' band and dancers embraced the Halloween spirit, dressing as various versions of Styles from throughout his career. Billboard noted that costumed covers have become a Harryween tradition.
Styles also dressed as Elvis Presley during the performance. Billboard noted that Styles debuted 'What Is Enough,' a song written for his partner Zoe Kravitz, at the same venue on the second anniversary of Kravitz’s death.
Billboard and Worcesternews both mentioned that Riley Keough, Presley's granddaughter, was in the crowd with Kravitz. Billboard noted that Styles' relationship with Kravitz has been the subject of public interest.
Styles is currently performing as part of his Together, Together world tour, with upcoming shows scheduled across Australia to end the year.
Billboard and Turkiyetoday both noted that the concert was the 29th of the 30-show Together, Together residency, a long run of shows at the same arena.
Billboard and Turkiyetoday both highlighted that Styles' performance of 'Isn’t She Lovely' was a nod to the start of his career, and that he tried out for 'The X Factor' in 2010, which led to his placement in the group One Direction.
All outlets agreed that Styles' performance was a nostalgic reminder of his journey from a young aspiring singer to a global superstar, and that the Halloween-themed concert was a significant event for his fans.
What this adds
The 'X Factor' look was a nostalgic reminder of Styles' journey from a young aspiring singer to global superstar.
Background
The 'X Factor' look was a nostalgic reminder of Styles' journey from a young aspiring singer to global superstar.
The X Factor is a television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company Syco Entertainment. It originated in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol (2001–2003), and has been adapted in various countries.
What's confirmed
- The Elvis nod tracks: the first song Styles ever recorded was a cover of Presley’s “The Girl of My Best Friend.” Related Morgan Wallen 'Now' Has Another Record on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart Aaron Frazer Doubles Down on Soul with New 'Corners' EP: 'Simple Things Can Be Elegant' Mizuho Kusanagi's 'Akatsuki no Yona' Vol.
- The former One Direction star also told the crowd: “I work in a bakery”, a reference to the part-time job he held as a teenager, which he had discussed with the judges at his audition.
- Kravitz previously discussed the attention surrounding their relationship during an interview with British Vogue in June, saying she was "aware" of the public interest and found it “overwhelming”.
- Videos from the show captured Presley's granddaughter, actress Riley Keough, in the crowd with Styles' partner, Zoe Kravitz.
- Styles found global fame in boyband One Direction alongside Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik, a group formed on the ITV singing competition.
- Styles is currently performing as part of his Together, Together world tour, with upcoming shows scheduled across Australia to end the year.
- Harry Styles recreated the outfit he wore while auditioning for The X Factor in 2010 for the penultimate night of his Madison Square Garden residency.
- The former One Direction star paid homage to his 16-year-old self as he donned a grey cardigan over a white T-shirt, a yellow scarf, brown khakis and an X Factor audition number pinned to his front.
- The singer’s band and dancers also embraced the Halloween spirit, dressing as various versions of Styles from throughout his career.
- Styles also performed a rendition of Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder, the song which helped him progress to the next round of auditions.
What's still developing
- Harry Styles went back to where it all started for Harryween.
- 🎥: @occasionaldsco pic.twitter.com/Kbb1aeHQxF The audition outfit was a mid-show swap.
- Full version of Harry singing Isn’t She Lovely as his 16 year old self on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City – October 30 (via @idkallyne ) pic.twitter.com/zPJfd31h3C Fans were already eagerly anticipating the first surprise song of the weekend in the days leading up to the show.
- The moment came during the first of two Halloween-themed concerts, which fans call "Harryween," at Madison Square Garden on Oct.
- The actress and model, who is the daughter of rocker Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, has been romantically linked to Styles since August 2025 and the couple recently sparked rumours that they are engaged.
- Earlier in the night, Styles channelled US rocker Presley in a white sequinned jumpsuit, complete with a satin-lined blue cape and gold sunglasses.