Celebrating the musicians who inspire and inform through style, this annual list has become a sort of love letter. It celebrates artists like the dynamic J-Pop band XG, divine craftsman like Pharrell Williams, whose history-breaking appointment at Louis Vuitton shatters the glass ceiling of possibilities, and A$AP Rocky, whose provocative style inspires the industry and fans year after year.
“Fashion goes with everything in life, because we’re human beings and we have to get dressed,” Rocky told Rolling Stone. “Whether we like it or not, we’re institutionalized with fashion. We all have to get dressed one pant leg at a time.”
We turned to an impressive group of industry insiders to help us curate this list — and the artists in it are the ultimate crystal balls, allowing a glimpse at the future of fashion, as long as you’re willing to pay close attention.
Most Stylish Musicians 2024 Voters
Alyson Cox, creative producer, V Magazine; Ángel Añazco, photographer; Billy Lobos, fashion stylist & creative director; Casey Cadwallader, creative director, Mugler; Cassidy George, writer & reporter, 032c; Chris Habana, founder & creative director, Chrishabana label; Christian Cowan, founder & creative director, Christian Cowan label; Dean & Dan Caten, founders & creative directors, Dsquared2; Donatella Versace, vice president & artistic director, Versace; Florence Tétier, creative director, Jean Paul Gaultier fashion; George Heaton, founder & creative director, Represent; Gerrit Jacob, founder & fashion designer, Gerrit Jacob label; Jacob Webster, photographer & creative director; Jess Lomax, EVP & global head of design, Calvin Klein; Jonny Johansson, co-founder & creative director, Acne Studios; Julia Lang, co-founder & creative director, VEERT; Justin Moran, editor-in-chief, Paper Magazine; Kat Typaldos, stylist & creative consultant; Larissa Bechtold, costume designer & fashion stylist; Leo Xander Foo, photographer; Lindsey Hartman, fashion stylist; Linux, entertainer & nightlife correspondent, Paper Magazine; Malu Registre, fashion stylist; Marco Ovando, photographer; Martine Rose, founder & creative director, Martine Rose label; Michelle McDevitt, co-founder & president, Audible Treats; Purple, public relations firm; Raul Lopez, founder & creative director, Luar; Ricky Harriott, founder & creative director, SRVC; Sam Knoll, fashion editor, Highsnobiety; Tommy Hilfiger, founder & principal designer, Tommy Hilfiger label.
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