Harry Styles appeared to share a second tribute to his late ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack after sporting a black ribbon at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday evening.
The singer, 25, wore a pin on his bright yellow Marc Jacobs suit which read: ‘Treat People With Kindness’, which echoes the message left by tragic Caroline.
Although it is also the title of one of Harry’s songs, it ties in with the mood on social media since Caroline’s death, which has seen the hashtag #bekind trend on Twitter.
Tribute: Harry Styles appeared to share a second tribute to his late ex-girlfriend after sporting a black ribbon on his suit at the BRIT Awards in London on Tuesday evening
Harry wore the badge on his bold yellow three-piece suit, which he wore with a contrasting pussybow tie around his neck.
Powerful: The singer, 25, wore a pin on his bright yellow Marc Jacobs suit which read: ‘Treat People With Kindness’, which echoes the message left by tragic Caroline
Following Caroline’s death on Saturday, which was ruled a suicide during an inquest on Wednesday morning, an Instagram post previously shared by the star to ‘be kind’ has resurfaced.
Many celebrities including her boyfriend Lewis Burton have reposted the message, which reads: ‘In a world where you can be anything, be kind.’
Fashion brand InTheStyle have printed the quote on a T-shirt with the proceeds from the sales being donated to mental health charity Mind.
Earlier in the evening, Harry honoured the TV presenter by wearing a single black ribbon on his lapel, as he made his first first red carpet appearance since her sudden death.
The troubled star killed herself at her home in Stoke Newington home while awaiting trial for allegedly attacking her partner Lewis.
Harry opted for trademark Gucci on the night, selecting a smart a maroon suit and and lilac sweater from the luxury Italian brand.
Be kind: Many celebrities including her boyfriend Lewis Burton have reposted the message, which reads: ‘In a world where you can be anything, be kind
Spreading the word: Fashion brand InTheStyle have printed the quote on a T-shirt with the proceeds from the sales being donated to mental health charity Mind
Tragic: Earlier in the evening, Harry honoured the tragic presenter by wearing a single black ribbon on his lapel as he made his first first red carpet appearance since her sudden death
He added to his look with a bold scallop collared shirt, while polished black shoes and a distinctive beaded necklace rounded things off.
The singer has opted to press on with his scheduled performance at the BRITs after being nominated for Best British Male Artist and Best British Album of the Year.
A source told Daily Star Online: ‘Despite the tragic news which will have effected him deeply, Harry’s booking for the BRIT Awards has not changed. He will perform during the show as planned.’
Former lover: Harry was involved in a short three-month relationship with Flack in 2011, shortly after finding fame with One Direction
Harry was involved in a short three-month relationship with Flack in 2011, shortly after finding fame with One Direction
The pair first met on X Factor spin-off show The Xtra Factor, which Flack presented while Harry featured as a contestant on the 2010 edition of the ITV talent show.
Distinctive: The ribbon was visible as he made his way inside the London venue
News of her passing came just hours after Harry was mugged at knife-point close to his London home.
The singer was out in affluent suburb Hampstead on Valentine’s Day when he was confronted and threatened by a man who pulled a knife on him.
The thug demanded cash from the singer and Styles quickly complied, managing to get away unharmed.
A source said the singer ‘played it cool’ and kept calm despite his attacker’s blade.
But they added he was ‘shaken up’ by the robbery, which came just hours before his ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack was found dead at her London home.
Stylish: The 26-year old singer opted for trademark Gucci on the night, selecting a smart a maroon suit and and lilac sweater from the luxury Italian brand
Finishing touches: He added to his look with a bold scallop collared shirt, while polished black shoes and a distinctive beaded necklace rounded things off
Going ahead: The singer has opted to press on with his scheduled performance at the BRIT’s after being nominated for Best British Male Artist and Best British Album of the Year