He became internationally renowned as the youthful leader of5 Seconds of Summer- however, Luke Hemmings is hardly recognizable nowadays following the reveal of a significant new appearance.
The Australian-born musician, 29, who has been residing inLos AngelesOver the past few years, fans were taken aback this week when he shared a bathroom mirror selfie showcasing his bold new look.
No longer is the neat image of his initial boy band era present.
Alternatively, Luke had a spiky bleached-blonde hairdo, a sheer top that revealed much, and a distinctive kilt-style skirt fastened with a thick black belt.
Supporters overwhelmed social media platforms with responses to his bold new appearance, as numerous people commended the musician for showcasing his unique identity.
Luke Hemmings is stepping into his punk-rock prince phase, and I'm fully on board," a fan tweeted, while another commented: "This is the transformation we didn't expect.
The striking fashion choice emerges as the Australian rock band gets ready to unveil their much-anticipated new album, signaling a new direction in their artistic journey.
Talking to Rolling Stone regarding their development, Luke mentioned that the band is eager to move away from previous tags.
Call us a boy band however you like," he said. "But don't refer to this as a comeback. We've never ceased working, creating, and challenging ourselves.
The team - also consisting ofCalum Hood, Michael Clifford, and Ashton Irwin- originated in western Sydney in 2011 and gained global recognition through tracks such as She Looks So Perfect and Youngblood.
Currently, over a decade later, the band members state that their motivation comes from artistic transformation instead of pursuing pop fame.
"This relates to being genuine and discovering sounds that resonate with our current identity," Luke mentioned to the magazine.
Luke also captured attention in August when he unexpectedly revealed to his fans that he and his wife have welcomed their first child.Sierra Deaton.
In the hazy, old-fashioned photographs, Luke and Sierra are captured with their hands resting on Sierra's abdomen within a rose garden.
A photo captured the baby's feet, while another depicted the baby cradling a small bouquet of flowers against her chest as the proud mother held her fingers.
Our most cherished secret," they wrote, "Composed and Produced by Sierra and Luke Hemmings.
The pair, thought to have tied the knot in 2022, did not specify the baby's gender in the accompanying message.
However, numerous images showed the family surrounded by pink roses and flowers, and later in the comments, Luke confirmed that Sierra had delivered a baby girl.
He explained why he kept it hidden, writing in the comments: 'In our ideal world, we would keep our daughter a secret forever... for similar reasons, we decided not to share our wedding pictures from previous years.'
However, entering this next album cycle, I am fully conscious that her presence would inevitably be revealed.
"To prevent any rumors, we are sharing this now and politely requesting everyone to respect her privacy," he added.
If you spot us in public, kindly refrain from taking or sharing images of her since we have no intention of revealing her name, birthdate, or appearance anytime soon.
Thank you for your comprehension and assistance. With all our love, The Hemmings.
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