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Donlevy, K., & Vago, S. (2026, October 1). Harry Styles look-alikes compete for MSG tix in vibes-heavy doppelgänger contest. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/us-news/harry-styles-fans-compete-in-nyc-look-alike-contest/
Donlevy, Katherine, and Steven Vago. “Harry Styles look-alikes compete for MSG tix in vibes-heavy doppelgänger contest.” New York Post, 1 Oct. 2026, https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/us-news/harry-styles-fans-compete-in-nyc-look-alike-contest/.
Donlevy, Katherine, and Steven Vago. “Harry Styles look-alikes compete for MSG tix in vibes-heavy doppelgänger contest.” New York Post, October 1, 2026. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/us-news/harry-styles-fans-compete-in-nyc-look-alike-contest/.
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On Wednesday, a Harry Styles look-alike contest took place at RiseNY in Times Square as part of the singer's NYC residency at Madison Square Garden. The event focused more on capturing Styles' energy and confidence rather than just physical resemblance. Nicholas Kraft, a 25-year-old Brooklyn actor from Bed Stuy, won by imitating Styles’ signature dance moves and dressing like he did during his *Harry’s House* album period. Another contestant, inspired by the One Direction era of Styles, also emerged victorious. The crowd was particularly impressed when Kraft removed his long silver feather coat to reveal a cropped blue blazer underneath. His victory may have been clinched further by students who mistook him for Harry Styles during summer work sessions he had conducted.