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Styles’s 71 Most Stylish ‘People’ of 2023

Author: Editors Desk Source: N.Y Times
December 6, 2023 at 18:38
OK, some weren’t people, but they all made us talk: about what we wear, how we live and how we express ourselves.

The “people” on this list — who are presented in no particular order — reflect the ways that the Styles desk defines its coverage: high and low; fun and serious; curious and open-minded; reveling in characters; appreciating the material world; inviting everyone to the party.

Many were recognized for being Styles-ish, others for being stylish. (Several could not have done it without the help of stylists, costume designers and other crews.) Lots came from the worlds of politics, film, TV, music, sports and fashion. But a few caught our attention in less expected places, like courtrooms.

Some had great hair. Some had singular accessories. One person had both — and was mistaken for a duchess in disguise. Certain people might surprise you or (we hope) inspire heated debate. After all, one thing they had in common is they made us talk: about what we wear, how we live and how we express ourselves.


Michelle Yeoh waving on a red carpet. She is wearing a green gown with a matching stole and black gloves.
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The actress made history at the Oscars, became a face of Balenciaga and stood out on every red carpet.











 
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Credit...Photographs by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images


Her wardrobe for the Renaissance tour featured almost an entire season’s worth of couture looks.


A black-and-white image of Phoebe Philo.
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Six years after leaving Celine, fashion’s prodigal daughter returned with a namesake brand sold only online. Fans lost their minds, some over what they felt were high prices.


Frances Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe playing tennis in a sleeveless shirt and shorts that have the same swirly, lava-lamp-like print.
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Big Foe, as the tennis player is known, scored big style points when he played the Australian Open in his colorful lava-lamp-like kit.


P.J. and Josie in ‘Bottoms’

A still from “Bottoms” showing the characters P.J., left, and Josie, wearing rugby shirts.
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P.J., played by Rachel Sennott, and Josie, played by Ayo Edebiri, helped to usher in a rugby shirt renaissance.


NewJeans

A group photo of the NewJeans members, each of whom is wearing a white T-shirt, denim and a hat with bunny ears.
From left, NewJeans members Hyein, Hanni, Minji, Haerin and Danielle.Credit...ADOR
 

With a sound inspired by late ’90s and early 2000s R&B, the bunny-ears-wearing members of NewJeans climbed to the top of Billboard charts and earned various distinctions — including being the first female K-pop act to play Lollapalooza.


Representative Patrick McHenry of North Carolina

Patrick McHenry speaking at a microphone and wearing a jacket, a collared shirt and a striped bow tie.
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A silver lining of watching the many House speaker votes? Seeing the outgoing Republican congressman’s various bow ties.


A schooner with a figurehead carved to resemble a voluptuous woman.
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When the boat set sail, many started to see Lauren Sánchez, the former news anchor who became engaged to the Amazon founder in May, in its figurehead. In an interview with Vogue, she denied it was her likeness, suggesting that if the figurehead were inspired by her, it would have bigger breasts.


Travis Kelce walking on a sidewalk wearing sunglasses, chain necklaces and patterned denim separates.
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Proximity to a certain pop star has made the Kansas City Chiefs tight end a household name — and a desirable billboard for labels like KidSuper.


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Angela Weiss/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

 

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Jacopo Raule/Getty Images

 

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The singer and rapper has made an art form of altering her image, using prosthetics (and an Oscar de la Renta gown) to evoke Karl Lagerfeld’s cat at the Met Gala and covering herself in ruby crystals to complete her fiery look at a Schiaparelli couture show.


Dylan Mulvaney

Dylan Mulvaney on a red carpet. She has short blond wavy hair and is wearing a black, semi-sheer strapless dress.
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The transgender influencer did not let critics of her Bud Light campaign stop her from gracing red carpets at events like the Tony Awards, where she sparkled in a semi-sheer gown.


Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams posing in a design studio with his arm around a dress form.
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Since taking over men’s wear at Louis Vuitton, he has tapped (a pregnant) Rihanna for an ad campaign and has designed a $1 million handbag.


 

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Alex Goodlett/Associated Press


 

Pool photo by Rick Bowmer
Pool photo by Rick Bowmer


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Perhaps the only thing more talked about than her clothes at her ski crash trial were her courtroom quips, like “Well, I lost half a day of skiing,” which inspired a wave of T-shirts and other merchandise.


The Sphere

The Sphere, a dome lit up to look like a yellow smiley face, with people lined up outside.
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Las Vegas’s new arena has become the biggest visual spectacle in a city full of them.


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Peacock


 

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Peacock


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As host of the murderous reality TV competition, the actor gave a master class in men’s wear.


Lauryn Hill performing in a chain-mail-like headpiece and a glittering white patterned suit with a bow at the back of the jacket.
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Her tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of her album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” treated fans to nostalgia and some pretty neat costumes.


Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal from the chest up, wearing a white tuxedo jacket with a red flower in the lapel. His hair is styled in a mullet.
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His commitment to — and command of — the mullet was remarkable.


The Ludicrously Capacious Bag in ‘Succession’

A still from “Succession” showing a female character wearing a large bag with a check pattern over her shoulder.
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As Tom Wambsgans said in the show: “What’s even in there, huh? Flat shoes for the subway? Her lunch pail? I mean … it’s monstrous. It’s gargantuan. You could take it camping. You could slide it across the floor after a bank job.”


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Cobra Team/Backgrid


 

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Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

 

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Onscreen and off, the actor has surprised people with his accessories (that eyebrow piercing in “Saltburn”) and lack thereof (walking barefoot in Los Angeles). But his best accessorizing by far has been with handbags big and small.


Justin Jones, wearing a white suit, carrying a sign with his surname and raising a fist in a crowded hallway.
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The Democratic lawmaker’s white suit became a potent political symbol when he was briefly expelled from the Tennessee legislature over a protest for gun control.














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On red carpets, the breakout star of “Killers of the Flower Moon” has a knack for mixing luxury fashion with pieces from independent and Native American designers.


A film still from “M3GAN” showing a lifelike doll wearing a brown jacket, a striped pussy bow and a beige collared shirt.
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The twisted doll had a killer outfit.


Greta Lee

Greta Lee posing for a photo in a white pillbox-esque hat, a white blazer, a white top, white pants and open-toe shoes.
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The “Past Lives” actress dresses with a fearlessness that makes fashion fun. Her return to red carpets was among the many benefits of ending the actors’ union strike.


King Charles III, in a crown and long cloak, walking out of a building with boys in red coats holding the hem of his cloak.
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He finally got to wear St. Edward’s Crown.


Ice Spice, center, standing in a crowded room. She is fixing her red Afro with her hands and is wearing a diamond pendant necklace and a sheer red bodysuit with animal stripes.
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The rapper known for her red Afro was the inspiration for a diamond necklace, a drink at Dunkin’ and lots of Halloween costumes.


Maggie Smith standing against a brick wall. She is wearing a dark greenish-brown furry coat and carrying a dark greenish handbag.
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Her Loewe campaign was one the fashion world didn’t know it needed.


An artificially generated image of Pope Francis wearing a long white puffer jacket and a hulking silver cross necklace.


Few of the artificially generated images that have flooded social media feeds were as fly as the rendering of Pope Francis in that puffer.


Jenna Lyons posing for a photo against a mantle. She is wearing big glasses, jeans and a black tuxedo jacket with sequined lapels.
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If nothing else, the “Real Housewives of New York City” reboot was a platform to remind people how well she executes high-low style.















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Credit...Photographs by Rich Polk/NBC, via Getty Images

Remember how many great outfits the comedian wore as host of the Golden Globes?


Princess Rajwa of Jordan, in a long-sleeved white gown with an asymmetrical neckline, and Prince Hussein of Jordan, in military garb, smiling and walking arm in arm past a cheering crowd outside.
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There was a lot of fashion at their royal wedding, but the bride and groom might have dressed the best.


Law Roach

Law Roach posing for a photo. He is holding a blue bag and wearing tinted sunglasses, a denim jacket, jeans and blue shoes that match his bag.
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He quit styling A-list celebrities. Or did he? Either way, he garnered a ton of attention for a job that’s mostly behind the scenes.


Kristen Kish

Kristen Kish standing in a crowd. She is wearing a pinstripe vest with no shirt, revealing her tattooed arms, and matching pants.
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She’s the new host of “Top Chef,” which hopefully means more opportunities to see her in top-notch tailoring.


Jimmy Butler posing for a photo holding a basketball. His short brown hair is straightened, he has several facial piercings, and he is wearing a Miami Heat uniform.
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After the Miami Heat lost the N.B.A. championship, the forward kicked off a new season with a new (temporary) emo look that included facial piercings, black nail polish and 2007-era Pete Wentz hair.


Gaurav Gupta, center, posing for a photo with Fan Bingbing and Cardi B.
From left, Fan Bingbing, Gaurav Gupta and Cardi B at the designer’s couture show in Paris in July.Credit...Laurent Benhamou/SIPA, via Shutterstock


The Indian couturier, who started his line some 20 years ago, was invited to show at Paris Couture Week for the first time. He also made the atmospheric blue gown Cardi B wore to the Grammys.


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Credit...Photographs by EMI and Capitol (videos); Eric Gaillard/Reuters; Lionel Hahn/Getty Images


The capstone of his stylish year? When Timothée Chalamet and the band boygenius replicated a look from the singer’s “Got Me Started” video — a tight white tank, baggy blue pants and red undies — on “Saturday Night Live.”


Mark Zuckerberg, with his back to the camera, flexing and making a fist in front of trees.
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He bulked up. And he might have agreed to a cage match with Elon Musk?


Ariana Madix walking outside in a yellow sweatshirt and matching yellow sweatpants.
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The “Vanderpump Rules” cast member came out of “Scandoval” with a cover of Glamour — and possibly looking better than ever.


Andrew Cooper/Netflix
Andrew Cooper/Netflix

 

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As Amy, played by Ali Wong, unraveled, her changing hair and wardrobe perfectly captured her emotional state.


Karl Jenkins posing for a photo with one hand against his shaggy gray hair. He has a gray handlebar mustache and is wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a dark shirt.
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May he forever be known as the man who is not Meghan Markle.


Mary Earps clapping her hands together. She is wearing a green long-sleeved soccer jersey and matching shorts with neon gloves tucked in the back.
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With help from passionate fans, the keeper for England’s national women’s soccer team got Nike to issue versions of her Women’s World Cup jersey after the company initially said it wouldn’t.


Pedro Pascal on a red carpet wearing a red coat, a red shirt, a black tie, black shorts, black socks and black boots.
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His rugged physique, along with paternal roles in “The Last of Us” and “The Mandalorian,” helped him become the internet’s daddy.


Martha Stewart on a cover of Sports Illustrated wearing a white one-piece bathing suit beneath a yellow-gold cloak.
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Was posing for the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue at 81 a bit gimmicky? Yes. Should she have any regrets? No.


Chioma Nnadi

Yvonne Tran Nguyen/BFA, via Shutterstock
Yvonne Tran Nguyen/BFA, via Shutterstock

 

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Christian Vierig/Getty Images

 

The new top editor of British Vogue, who took over this fall after rising to become a trusted deputy of Anna Wintour during her roughly 13 years at American Vogue, is the first Black woman to lead the publication.


Miuccia Prada rubbing her hands together and wearing a long brown coat.
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Close followers of fashion have said that no other designer has been more influential lately.


President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea

President Biden, left, in a tuxedo at the White House. He is standing near President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea, center, who is also wearing a tuxedo and is holding a microphone.
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His pitch-perfect performance of “American Pie” at the White House was worthy of “American Idol.”


Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo standing on rocks. She has her hands on her head and is wearing a cropped, long-sleeved black shirt, red-and-white checkered pants and dark sandals.
Credit...Chantal Anderson for The New York Times
 

 rock star for Gen Z, she embodies her cohort’s love of Doc Martens and vintage, wearing archival pieces on red carpets at award shows and other events.


Chirlane McCray, left, and Bill de Blasio, with dyed brown hair, standing beside each other outside.
Credit...Sarah Blesener for The New York Times
 

They navigated some big personal changes — their separation as a couple, his newly dyed hair — with admirable transparency.
 


Pamela Anderson, with a makeup-free face, flashing a smile and wearing a floppy checked hat and matching coat.
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Between her memoir, her documentary and her makeup-free face at Paris Fashion Week, she pretty much bared it all.












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Each Barbie in the film was as put together as the last.


 
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Credit...Photographs by Lia Toby/Getty Images; Warner Bros.; Ahn Young-Joon/Associated Press; Nina Prommer/EPA, via Shutterstock


But of all the people who played Barbie onscreen, none had as many moments on the pink carpet as Margot Robbie.


Sofia Richie Grainge

Sophia Richie Grainge in a bedroom wearing a white veil and a flowing white wedding dress.
Credit...Norman & Blake
 

Bridal mood boards have not been the same since she wore a trio of custom Chanel dresses at her April wedding.


Ariana DeBose, center, performing onstage in a pink outfit with a group of women.
Credit...Stuart Wilson/BAFTA, via Getty Images


Her show-opening rap at the BAFTA Awards was the definition of an earworm.


Lauren Wasser

Lauren Wasser posing for a photo. She is wearing an earth-tone jacket over a black top and black shorts that reveal her golden prosthetic legs, the feet of which are in black boots.
Credit...Bertrand Guay/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
 

Among the achievements notched by the model with golden prosthetic legs: a cover of CR Fashion Book, a Giorgio Armani campaign and a Women of the Year Award from Glamour Germany.


A still from “Oppenheimer” showing the character Robert Oppenheimer standing outside holding a pipe. He is wearing a brown hat, a light-colored collared shirt, a brown tie and a brown suit.
Credit...Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures
 

Fedoras, trilbies and their ilk had a bit of a boom thanks to the theoretical physicist played by Cillian Murphy.


E. Jean Carroll

E. Jean Carroll walking out of a building. She is wearing dark sunglasses, a cream-colored coat draped over her shoulders, a black belt over a white jacket, a black top, a black skirt, black stockings and white-and-black shoes.
Credit...Anna Watts for The New York Times


At her civil trial against former President Donald J. Trump, she supplemented her testimony with a statement-making wardrobe.


Tems

Tems walking on a crowded red carpet wearing a white gown with fabric that appears to be floating over her head.
Credit...Aude Guerrucci/Reuters


Lots of eyes were on the singer at the Oscars, partly because her gravity-defying gown blocked some guests’ view of the stage.
David Beckham, left, in a light-colored blazer, blue button-up shirt and gray pants, sitting in a stadium next to Victoria Beckham, who is holding his hand and wearing a black top and black pants.
Credit...Lynne Sladky/Associated Press


The couple may be serious about their clothes, but as their Netflix documentary series showed, they don’t always take themselves too seriously.


The Cockroach at the Met Gala

A cockroach near a person’s feet on a red carpet.
Credit...Jessica Testa/The New York Times
 


The cockroach owned that red carpet — until it got squished.


Cher

Cher walking outside wearing dark sunglasses, crystal chandelier earrings and a bedazzled jacket and top.
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Pamela in “Saltburn”

A still from “Saltburn” showing the character Pamela sitting at a dining table wearing a sleeveless black outfit that reveals her tattooed arms.
Credit...Amazon MGM Studios


Pamela, played by Carey Mulligan, had the clothes of Moira Rose and the hair of Grace Coddington.


Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff screaming in celebration on a tennis court. She is wearing a neon sleeveless top and a matching skirt.
Credit...Tim Clayton/Corbis, via Getty Images
 

The U.S. Open champion’s electric separates at the tennis tournament were almost as exhilarating as her performance on the court.


Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift standing in a crowded press box at a stadium. She is wearing a Kansas City Chiefs sweatshirt and has her hand over her heart.
Credit...Peter Aiken/Associated Press


Chances are she got someone you know to start wearing friendship bracelets or Kansas City Chiefs gear.


Rihanna, visibly pregnant, singing into a microphone and wearing a red jumpsuit.
Credit...Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
 

Though she’s still keeping fans waiting for a new album, she did deliver an epic performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, where she revealed her second pregnancy while wearing a red Loewe jumpsuit, replicas of which the brand later sold — and quickly sold out of.


The 71 entries on this list were chosen from an initial pool of some 250 submitted by Styles staff members. The larger pool was winnowed in meetings and video calls that were not without passionate debate. To those who did not make the cut, 2024 is just a few weeks away — and we’ll be watching.

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