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1971

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In wide leg pants posing for a portrait promoting the Hunky Dory album in London.

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1972

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In a striped jumpsuit and platform boots posing for a portrait as Ziggy Stardust in London.

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1972

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In an asymmetrical bodysuit performing onstage as Ziggy Stardust.

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4

1972

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In lace up boots and a printed jumpsuit being interviewed at home in Beckenham, London.

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5

1973

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Wearing a fringed number designed by Kansai Yamamoto performing at the Hammersmith Odeon.

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6

1973

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In all-white performing at The Marquee Club in London.

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1973

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In a number-printed jumpsuit on his Stardust tour.

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8

1973

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In a billowing robe performing on stage.

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9

1973

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In a colorful quilted set photographed in a New York City hotel room.

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1973

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In a blue feather boa performing in Los Angeles.

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11

1973

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In an all-white look performing in Los Angeles.

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1973

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With designer Kansai Yamamoto.

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1973

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In a Kansai Yamamoto-designed bodysuit performing at the Hammersmith Odeon.

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1973

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In a silk flared jumpsuit posing for a portrait in New York City.

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1973

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In a printed mini dress performing on his Ziggy Stardust/Aladdin Sane tour in London.

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1973

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In a look by Japanese Designer Kansai Yamamoto.

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17

1973

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In a striped blazer with wide lapels caught candid.

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1974

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In a blue suit performing in Los Angeles during his Diamond Dogs tour.

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1974

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In sunglasses, pictured in England.

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1974

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In a yellow suit for a promo photo.

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