Happy B-Day Will.I.Am.: We Celebrate His Quirky Fashion Sense

Will.i.am is a musical powerhouse. Besides being the driving force behind the Black Eyed Peas, he plays several instruments - guitar and keyboard among them - and has also produced hits for the likes of Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Usher and Nicki Minaj.

But his greatness doesn't stop there. He made his major motion picture acting debut in the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and has been a well-known political activist, campaigning for Barack Obama presidential bid. He penned songs such as 'Yes We Can,' 'We Are the Ones' and 'It's a New Day,' in support of the president's election.

What always catches our eye, though, is will.i.am's style. The former Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising student has helped design many of the Black Eyed Peas' looks and never stops making us wonder what he will put on next.

The rapper, producer, actor and political activist turns 36 today. To celebrate, we've put together some of our favorite and most infamous will.i.am looks. Take a peek!

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Will.I.Am Style Gallery

Caps, locks and shades used to be will.i.am's M.O. He's come a long way from the mismatched look of the early Peas! Here he is with Fergie and apl.de.ap at the 2004 Mojo Honours List Music Awards.

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Will.I.Am Style Gallery

Caps, locks and shades used to be will.i.am's M.O. He's come a long way from the mismatched look of the early Peas! Here he is with Fergie and apl.de.ap at the 2004 Mojo Honours List Music Awards.

Will.I.Am Style Gallery

Who says men can't pull off bug eyes, a head wrap and bright colors? Here, will.i.am performs at the 2004 Summer Music Mania show.

Will.I.Am Style Gallery

At the Z100 Zootopia 2004 concert In New York, Will's looking bohemian in earth tones. A tweed vest and corduroys make the artist look seriously cool.

Will.I.Am Style Gallery

Will brings that old thing back in a 1970's look that includes an embroidered jacket, burgundy pants and white loafers.

Will.I.Am Style Gallery

A smart, tailored suit and red plaid scarf win as will.i.am performs at President Obama's Inauguration with Sheryl Crow.

Will.I.Am Style Gallery

This masked, amplified European soldier look that will.i.am sported at the FIFA World Cup Kick Off Celebration concert is dual-sided... and fantastic.

Will.I.Am Style Gallery

The singer is channeling Michael Jackson in a shining, silver military jacket and leather pants.

Will.I.Am Style Gallery

Never afraid of pushing the envelope, in this photo, Will dons shiny, cropped pants and a flared vest to the Harry Rosen flagship store opening.

Will.I.Am Style Gallery

Will.i.am shocks viewers when he paints his face black at the 2010 MTV Music Awards.

Will.I.Am Style Gallery

Looking a bit like a nutty professor at the 40th annual Vision Awards, Will rocks circular shades and an, um... European shoulder bag?

Will.I.Am Style Gallery