Skip to content 
Barry Gibb is a giant of music, but for years, the world couldn’t stop talking about his face and his hair! He wasn’t just a singer with a high voice in his prime; he was so handsome that people started making up funny rumors.
One of the biggest rumors was that Barry was too perfect to be real! People joked that he must spend hours in front of a mirror, or that his famous mane was a wig!
But here is a fun fact: Barry’s hair was 100% real, and he actually didn’t like all the attention on his looks. He wanted people to listen to his songs, not just stare at his golden tan!
But well, the attention is bound to be given when you’re as handsome as Barry.
Hollywood took notice of his looks, and in 1969, he won a gold medal as the “Best Dressed Personality of the Year” in London. At that time, he wore giant, fuzzy fur coats and shirts with ruffled sleeves. When he won the award, he said that he wanted to break the rules. Most men in the 1960s wore boring gray suits. Barry wanted to look like a dandy or a prince from a storybook. He chose soft fabrics and bold colors to show that men could be both strong and beautiful.
Barry Gibb Gets Best Dressed Award 1969
He defined what men in disco look like!
Even though he was shy, Barry knew how to use his style to lead the Bee Gees! He became a global fashion icon, and even today, young stars try to copy his “cool” look.
This leads us to the most iconic look of Barry’s life: the all-white suit from the late 1970s (which defined disco). You’ve probably seen the pictures! He wore a bright white jacket with a high collar, tight white pants, and a gold chain that sat perfectly on his chest.
Barry and his brothers wanted to look like royalty. At that time, music was all about light and dancing. Barry chose white because it caught every single light in the room. When he walked onto a stage, he looked like he was glowing!
All the looks Barry carried, some thought they were too much, but most fans loved it! They followed him everywhere to see what he would wear next. Today, fashion designers still look at Barry’s 1960s coats for inspiration. He proved that fashion is a way to tell the world who you are without saying a single word. Watch his white suit in action right here!
