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Ricky Martin's Style Evolution, From Menudo To Mullets And Beyond

We bet you'd forgotten about the Fabio hair.
Julia Brucculieri
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Ricky Martin, once a preteen member of the Latino boy band Menudo, is now a bona fide star, and he’s got a style evolution to show it.

During his boy band days, Martin’s style was about as ’80s as you’d expect. He wore oversized shirts and blazers, acid-wash denim and, of course, he sported a serious mullet. Into the ’90s, Martin’s hair, like his popularity, continued to grow. The man was giving off some real Fabio vibes with his luscious locks.

The early aughts were an interesting time for the “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” star’s wardrobe. There were leather pants, sleeveless button-ups and at least one shiny shirt.

From 2009 onward, Martin got into a style groove, often opting for sharp, tailored suits with clean lines. It’s a style that works for the Puerto Rican star, and he seems to be sticking to it.

He’s sure come a long way from his Menudo days:

1980s

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Ricky Martin in a file photo from the 1980s in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

1980s

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Ricky Martin in a file photo from the 1980s in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

1980s

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Ricky Martin and Menudo in a file photo from the 1980s in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

1985

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Thirteen-year-old Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin, from the pop group Menudo, in a hallway at the Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, California.

1988

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Ricky Martin performing with Menudo.

1988

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Ricky Martin (right) and Menudo on Sept. 14, 1988, at Bop Magazine's video party in California.

1994

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Puerto Rican pop singer Ricky Martin, March 1994.

1994

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Ricky Martin in concert, Feb. 6, 1994, at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California.

1997

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Ricky Martin posing for a photo in 1997.

1997

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Posing for a photo in 1997.

1999

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Presenting the release of his CD "Ricky Martin" in New York City, May 11, 1999.

1999

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At the Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, California, on Feb. 24, 1999.

1999

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Performing in concert in 1999.

2000

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At the MTV Europe Music Awards, held at the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, 2000.

2001

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Holding three awards at the World Music Awards on April 7, 2001, in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

2001

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During the 28th Annual American Music Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

2001

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At the 2001 Party in the Park on July 8, 2001, at Hyde Park in London, England.

2003

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Posing for his fans before signing his new album "Almas del Silencio" May 29, 2003, at the El Corte Ingles department store in Madrid, Spain.

2003

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At the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America 2003 at the Jackie Gleason Theater Oct. 23, 2003, in Miami, Florida.

2003

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At the "Cold Mountain" premiere in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2003.

2004

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At the 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California.

2005

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At the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena on Aug. 28, 2005, in Miami, Florida.

2005

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Ricky Martin during 10th Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, Nov. 9, 2005.

2005

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Performing live on the NBC "Today Show Toyota Concert Series" in Rockefeller Plaza on Nov. 9, 2005, in New York City.

2006

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At the NRJ Music Awards 2006 at the Palais des Festivals on Jan. 21, 2006, in Cannes, France.

2006

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At a press conference following his MTV Unplugged performance at the Bank United Center at the University of Miami on Aug. 17, 2006, in Coral Gables, Florida.

2008

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In the press room during Premio Lo Nuestro at the American Airlines Arena on Feb. 21, 2008, in Miami, Florida.

2009

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At a private dinner for Bulgari and Save the Children at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens on Nov. 13, 2009, in Miami, Florida.

2009

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At the Bulgari auction to benefit Save the Children's Rewrite the Future at Christie's on Dec. 8, 2009, in New York City.

2010

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At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 31, 2010, in Beverly Hills, California.

2010

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At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

2010

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At the 2010 amfAR New York Inspiration Gala at The New York Public Library on June 3, 2010, in New York, New York.

2010

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At the Giorgio Armani Milan Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2011 show on June 22, 2010, in Milan, Italy.

2010

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Signing copies of Me at Barnes & Noble bookstore at The Grove on Nov. 9, 2010, in Los Angeles, California.

2011

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At Univision's Premio Lo Nuestro Awards at American Airlines Arena on Feb. 17, 2011, in Miami, Florida.

2011

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Prior to the show for Emporio Armani's Fall/Winter 2011-2012 ready-to-wear collection on Feb. 26, 2011, in Milan.

2011

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At the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The New York Marriott Marquis on March 19, 2011, in New York City.

2011

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Performing at American Airlines Arena on April 9, 2011, in Miami, Florida.

2012

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At the MAC Viva Glam Party at Stage 37 in New York City, Feb. 15, 2012.

2012

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At the 78th annual Drama League Awards at the Marriott Marquis Times Square on May 18, 2012, in New York City.

2012

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At the Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at N.Y. State Armory on Sept. 10, 2012, in New York City.

2013

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Performing onstage during the 2013 Person of the Year event honoring Miguel Bose at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Nov. 20, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2013

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Posing for fans during a promotion for his greatest hits release at Westfield Paramatta on May 9, 2013, in Sydney, Australia.

2013

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At the 14th annual Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 21, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2014

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At the People En Espanol 2014 Los 50 Mas Bellos Event on May 12, 2014, in New York City.

2014

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At the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2014

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At the World Music Awards 2014 ceremony at Sporting Monte-Carlo on May 27, 2014, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

2014

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At the 15th annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 20, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2015

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On the set of "Despierta America" to promote "La Banda" at Univision Studios on Oct. 30, 2015, in Miami, Florida.

2015

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At the 16th Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 19, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2015

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At the Global Gift Foundation Dinner at Auberge Residences & Spa sales office on Dec. 3, 2015, in Miami, Florida.

2016

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Receiving a star on the Puerto Rico Walk of Fame, Paseo de la Fama, on Feb. 3, 2016, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

2016

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At the Balmain Menswear Spring/Summer 2017 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 25, 2016, in Paris, France.

2016

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At the Global Gift Gala Mexico City at Torre Virrelles on Nov. 12, 2016, in Mexico City, Mexico.

2017

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At the grand opening party for Dsquared2 at The Shops at Crystals on April 6, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2017

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At the New York screening of "The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story," Dec. 11, 2017.

2018

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At the premiere of FX's "The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" at ArcLight Hollywood on Jan. 8, 2018, in Hollywood, California.
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