British Vogue has unveiled its first ever 50 Best Dressed List, a landmark celebration of the figures who have defined and elevated British style over the past year. Topping the cultural conversation is the Princess of Wales, whose stylish heritage-led wardrobe and meticulous approach to dressing have cemented her as one of the nation’s most influential fashion forces.
Her place on the list feels inevitable; Catherine’s blend of modern trends and traditions has set a new benchmark for royal style in 2025. She appears alongside fellow “Eternal Influencers” Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Victoria Beckham – a group whose collective impact on British fashion spans decades.
But one omission stands out. Meghan Markle, despite a year of tightly curated appearances and a determined attempt to reassert her fashion credentials – including a heavily publicised Paris Fashion Week appearance, failed to secure a spot.
The Duchess of Sussex lost out to names such as Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, actress Keira Knightley and national treasure Mary Berry, marking a noticeable absence from a list that celebrates the biggest style influencers of the year.