THE NYLON BEST DRESSED LIST
Starring Emma, Alexa, Blake, and two girls named Zoe.
We asked, you voted, and now, we present the style-setters of 2010. Judging from your effusive Twitters / Facebooks / Emails, you already know who we mean...
1. Emma Watson
10 years after the first Harry Potter hit theaters, Emma Watson is a full-on fashion star: She's the face of Burberry, the champion of U.K. designers like William Tempest and Christopher Kane, and a seriously stylish Brown sophomore. Only Watson could chop off all her hair into a daring pixie cut that looks so adorable, she actually tempts us into doing the same. Plus, every time we put her outfits on the blog, your fast and furious comments crash our server. Okay, we get it - we're all obsessed.
2. Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung claims her way of dressing is "tomboy," but she forgets we've seen her in Chanel Couture. Lucky for us, we can wear her off-duty outfits - cutesy dresses, grandpa cardigans, and riding boots - by shopping her line at Madewell.
3. Blake Lively.
Whether Blake has a stylist or not is irrelevant - she wears beautiful clothing and rocks it. As Serena or herself, she has the ability to make designer clothes look like a second skin. Not only did our voters take notice, but so did Karl Lagerfeld, choosing Blake as the new face of Chanel in 2011. Lily must be very proud.
4. Rachel Bilson
Oh, Summer Roberts, how you've captivated O.C. fans for eternity! Your rich-girl-next-door style makes it all too easy to lust over everything you wear (leaving Starbucks and otherwise). And we're not the only ones - this year, InStyle named Rachel a fashion columnist, while Sunglasses Hut chose her as their "Style Ambassador." (This means she adds Prada shades to whatever Miu Miu dress she's already wearing.)
5. Leighton Meester
At the annual barometer of high fashion - The Costume Institute Gala in NYC - only two women were daring enough to wear Louis Vuitton runway looks. One was Madonna. The other was Leighton Meester, who separates from her primly perfect alter-ego Blair Waldorf by taking major fashion risks - and reaping the Marc-Jacobs-approved rewards.
6. Carey Mulligan
The Oscar-nominated actress - and infamous drama school reject - is only 25, but she manages to pull off ladylike Miu Miu, Lanvin, and Prabal Gurung dresses in a way that looks fresh and chic, not dowdy. Also, is there any way we can get that Prada dress from last year's Academy Awards? Because we really need it.
7. Alison Mosshart
The rock star piles on leopard prints, shredded knits, skinny jeans, and smeared eyeliner like it's fashion bomb fallout, and really, it's the sexiest thing we've ever seen. She refuses to wear dresses or skirts, and still looks like the ultimate femme fatale. Jack White wasn't kidding when he told NYLON, "It's not interesting unless you have a girl." Especially this one.
8. Mary Kate Olsen
Back when she was an NYU student, the actress and designer inspired the New York Times' expose, "Mary-Kate, Fashion Hero." Now with The Row, Elizabeth & James, and Olsenboye in her portfolio, MK still rocks her signature oversized tops, skinny jeans, and heels- but with a chic, modern twist.
9. Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel's vintage-inspired fashion choices are just like her movie roles- quirky, offbeat, and totally cool. Zooey, next time can we go thrifting with you?
10. Natalie Portman
As Zac Posen's original muse, Natalie Portman has always quietly shown she has great fashion sense. Whether it's in Stella McCartney, Rodarte, or jeans, the Black Swan star proves that classy doesn't mean boring. Evidently, Dior agrees - they've just signed her as their newest model.
See Also: Ashley Olsen (clean, calculated, cool); Kristen Stewart (sneakers and a ballgown); Camilla Belle (duh); Chloe Sevigny (double duh); Zoe Kravitz (rock 'n roll baby); Zoe Saldana (ruffles and flair); Florence Welch (goddess of vintage flowy thingies); Keira Knightley (we love the new hair).
--LIZA DARWIN, JAMIE FRANKEL, and FARAN KRENTCIL
1. Emma Watson
10 years after the first Harry Potter hit theaters, Emma Watson is a full-on fashion star: She's the face of Burberry, the champion of U.K. designers like William Tempest and Christopher Kane, and a seriously stylish Brown sophomore. Only Watson could chop off all her hair into a daring pixie cut that looks so adorable, she actually tempts us into doing the same. Plus, every time we put her outfits on the blog, your fast and furious comments crash our server. Okay, we get it - we're all obsessed.
2. Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung claims her way of dressing is "tomboy," but she forgets we've seen her in Chanel Couture. Lucky for us, we can wear her off-duty outfits - cutesy dresses, grandpa cardigans, and riding boots - by shopping her line at Madewell.
3. Blake Lively.
Whether Blake has a stylist or not is irrelevant - she wears beautiful clothing and rocks it. As Serena or herself, she has the ability to make designer clothes look like a second skin. Not only did our voters take notice, but so did Karl Lagerfeld, choosing Blake as the new face of Chanel in 2011. Lily must be very proud.
4. Rachel Bilson
Oh, Summer Roberts, how you've captivated O.C. fans for eternity! Your rich-girl-next-door style makes it all too easy to lust over everything you wear (leaving Starbucks and otherwise). And we're not the only ones - this year, InStyle named Rachel a fashion columnist, while Sunglasses Hut chose her as their "Style Ambassador." (This means she adds Prada shades to whatever Miu Miu dress she's already wearing.)
5. Leighton Meester
At the annual barometer of high fashion - The Costume Institute Gala in NYC - only two women were daring enough to wear Louis Vuitton runway looks. One was Madonna. The other was Leighton Meester, who separates from her primly perfect alter-ego Blair Waldorf by taking major fashion risks - and reaping the Marc-Jacobs-approved rewards.
6. Carey Mulligan
The Oscar-nominated actress - and infamous drama school reject - is only 25, but she manages to pull off ladylike Miu Miu, Lanvin, and Prabal Gurung dresses in a way that looks fresh and chic, not dowdy. Also, is there any way we can get that Prada dress from last year's Academy Awards? Because we really need it.
7. Alison Mosshart
The rock star piles on leopard prints, shredded knits, skinny jeans, and smeared eyeliner like it's fashion bomb fallout, and really, it's the sexiest thing we've ever seen. She refuses to wear dresses or skirts, and still looks like the ultimate femme fatale. Jack White wasn't kidding when he told NYLON, "It's not interesting unless you have a girl." Especially this one.
8. Mary Kate Olsen
Back when she was an NYU student, the actress and designer inspired the New York Times' expose, "Mary-Kate, Fashion Hero." Now with The Row, Elizabeth & James, and Olsenboye in her portfolio, MK still rocks her signature oversized tops, skinny jeans, and heels- but with a chic, modern twist.
9. Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel's vintage-inspired fashion choices are just like her movie roles- quirky, offbeat, and totally cool. Zooey, next time can we go thrifting with you?
10. Natalie Portman
As Zac Posen's original muse, Natalie Portman has always quietly shown she has great fashion sense. Whether it's in Stella McCartney, Rodarte, or jeans, the Black Swan star proves that classy doesn't mean boring. Evidently, Dior agrees - they've just signed her as their newest model.
See Also: Ashley Olsen (clean, calculated, cool); Kristen Stewart (sneakers and a ballgown); Camilla Belle (duh); Chloe Sevigny (double duh); Zoe Kravitz (rock 'n roll baby); Zoe Saldana (ruffles and flair); Florence Welch (goddess of vintage flowy thingies); Keira Knightley (we love the new hair).
--LIZA DARWIN, JAMIE FRANKEL, and FARAN KRENTCIL
This story was published on December 23, 2010.
CONTENT RATING:
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Natalie
12/23/2010
Safe list, except spoiled by several rather horrid choices.
alaska
12/23/2010
yay emma, alexa, carey and zooey ! <3 <3
Myla
12/23/2010
*Whether Blake has a stylist or not is irrelevant - she wears looks straight off the runways anyways!
There I corrected it for you! She must be the most overrated *style icon* ever to exist.
tina
12/23/2010
agree with natalie that the list is pretty predictable... but i don't think blake belongs on this list - she's gorgeous, but her "fashion choices" seem to be the most revealing designer pieces she can find
ELAN
12/24/2010
some of the names on the list are obvious, and there are some names that don't really belong there like blake and alexa. don't get me wrong they have amazing style but they were best dressed also for 2009? and its time to move on. although i will say i'm way happy emma, leighton, carey and zooey made the list. their style has really evolved especially miss watson :)
Jessica
12/24/2010
Predictable for the most part, but I'm so incredibly happy Florence Welch and Allison Mosshart were mentioned. Those girls know how to dress. Congrats to Emma Watson as well.
JB
12/24/2010
Well, if people should move one with Alexa and Blake, then they need to move on with MK too, those 3 just know how to dress. Good list, Florence should be here too and they need to put her on the cover of the mag ASAP.
Faran
12/24/2010
Just a reminder that this list is READER generated - we tallied all your votes and these are who won. So if you want Florence higher next time, etc, you need to vote and get your friends to vote :) xoxoxo
Arve
12/29/2010
Zooey and Emma both have amazing style and class!!!! But I have to say a lot of people on the list just copy the current, trending fashions and don't try wear original. Also Florence Welch should definitely be on the list, her ensembles are always awe inspiring.......
Bella florensianov Stann
12/29/2010
Yap yap yap
Katheraine
01/01/2011
Emma , Alexa, and Zooey are probably the only choices that I would agree with. Otherwise, they are all just "starlets"; perhaps, that is just my style "label", but I would never of chosen the others. Alexa barely makes the cut.
MandM
01/02/2011
I couldn't agree more. Leighton's really a fashionista and she never fails to make me say "WOAH!"
Nektaria
01/04/2011
Is this a good time for an Emma Watson interview?
Toutou
01/04/2011
Rachel Bilson is a given. Surprised she wasn't higher but at least she's there! Love her!
melidemargio
01/12/2011
<3 magnific.
Nicole
01/28/2011
Emma totally deserved to be in the top two. But i'm wondering where gaga is...
Bree
06/28/2011
Alison Mosshart, deserves to be number one, but I'm happy she made it on the the list. She has a truly original style. And ZOOEY'S on there, same as CAREY! And the reason Alex Chung, is always on there, is because she has a really cool and unique style. And EMMA'S on there, and NATALIE'S on there. This is a great list. And KEIRA'S mentioned. I think this is a pretty fair list.
bellabelle
08/15/2011
I'm happy for carey, emma and alexa. Zooey's style is incredible too as are the other zoe's and the olsens. Great list, but I wish Michelle Williams would have made the list.
potterhead
12/15/2011
love heeeeeeeer <3
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