Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi and Teyana Taylor were named among the best-dressed celebrities of 2026 by Vanity Fair magazine on Tuesday.
The annual list highlights standouts from film, music and fashion, evaluating outfits worn by artists across the first eight months of the year. Organisers assessed designer garments, pattern combinations and the most discussed celebrity looks of the period.
Published without a specific order or ranking, the selection does not crown a single overall winner. Instead, organisers praised the nominees for their creativity, versatility and ability to influence fan fashion choices.
Judges highlight unique style choices
Critics from the publication praised specific stylistic traits of several honourees. They noted that Styles, 32, understands the power of short shorts and knows how to wear a tie, sometimes at the same time.
Critics credited Elordi, 29, for his talent in turning a simple shopping bag into an iconic handbag. They also commended Taylor, 35, for bringing glamour to haute couture while personally selecting most of her own outfits.
According to the publication, the selection process also considered the nominees' capacity to transcend generations, professions and sensibilities. Critics noted how artists use their personal style as a form of expression amid changing fashion trends across the entertainment industry.
Stars across film art and fashion recognized
The complete list of ten personalities features Teyana Taylor, Jacob Elordi, Louisa Jacobson, Michaela Coel, Frida Escobedo, Harry Styles, Paloma Elsesser, Hunter Schafer, Anna Weyant and Colman Domingo, 56.
Vanity Fair is a long-standing American monthly magazine published by Conde Nast that covers culture, fashion and public affairs. Its annual fashion features are widely recognized for highlighting prominent figures who shape global style trends.
The honourees represent a wide range of creative disciplines. Styles gained fame with the pop group One Direction before building a solo career, while Elordi is an Australian actor known for roles in television and film. Taylor is an American singer and actress recognized for her distinct red carpet looks. Domingo is an acclaimed American actor and playwright, Coel is a British screenwriter and actress, Escobedo is a Mexican architect, Elsesser is a fashion model, Schafer is an actress, Weyant is an artist, and Jacobson is an actress.
