The 2024 International Best-Dressed List
Vanity Fair presents The International Best-Dressed List 2024
Lupita Nyong’o was an obvious shoo-in, but the voters also anointed Donna Tartt (who loves her buttercup-yellow kidskin gloves), Idris Elba, and Neil Patrick Harris. They—and 40 other supremely stylish 2014 honorees—share a few of their favorite things.
Cate Blanchett
OCCUPATION: Actor.
RESIDENCE: Sydney.
LABELS: Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Valentino.
NOTABLE LOOK FROM 2024: A black lace-and-tulle Giorgio Armani Privé gown worn to the Golden Globes.
Beatrice Borromeo
OCCUPATION: Reporter for Il Fatto Quotidiano; ********arian.
RESIDENCE: “Milan, for now.”
FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Short floral summer dresses from my sister-in-law Marta Ferri.”
FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Pupi Solari, in Milan.”
FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “Vera clutch by Muzungu Sisters.”
SCENT: Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower by Dominique Ropion.
H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark
RESIDENCES: Amalienborg, Copenhagen, and Frederiksborg Castle, Northern Zealand.
HUSBAND: H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.
LABELS: Valentino, Signe Bøgelund-Jensen, Mary Katrantzou.
NOTABLE ENSEMBLE OF 2024: A white ruched gown with gold tulle overlay by Toni Maticevski worn in June to celebrate the 80th birthday of father-in-law Prince Henrik of Denmark.
Michelle Dockery
OCCUPATION: Actor.
RESIDENCE: London.
FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Jeans.”
FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: West Village, New York City.
FAVORITE SHOES: “French Sole quilted flats.”
FAVORITE ACCESSORY: Bulgari ring.
SCENT: Jo Malone Red Roses.
WATCH: Burberry the City.
STYLE ICON: Charlotte Rampling.
H.M. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
RESIDENCE: Villa Eikenhorst, Wassenaar, Netherlands.
HUSBAND: H.M. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
DESIGNERS: Lanvin, Donna Karan, Benito Fernandez.
NOTABLE ENSEMBLE OF 2024: An emerald-green gown that belonged to mother-in-law Princess Beatrix, worn for Liberation Day festivities in Amsterdam.
Lupita Nyong’o
OCCUPATION: Actor.
RESIDENCE: Brooklyn.
FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My Osman pants.”
FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Nowhere—I dislike shopping.”
FAVORITE SHOES: “Casadei Aztec-blue suede pumps.”
FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “Nail polish!”
SCENT: Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle.
STYLE ICONS: Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn.
Emmy Rossum
OCCUPATION: Actor.
RESIDENCES: New York City and Los Angeles.
FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Leather pants.”
FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP: “McKenna & Co. jewelry, One Kings Lane, Topshop, Bergdorf Goodman, Inhabit, Smythson.”
FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “Ralph Lauren Alligator Ricky bag in red.”
SCENT: I Profumi di Firenze Vaniglia del Madagascar Eaude Parfum.
STYLE ICON: Cate Blanchett.
Emma Watson
OCCUPATION: Actor.
RESIDENCES: London and New York.
FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Jackets. Whether it’s a classic trench, a BLK DNM leather, a great oversized J Brand denim jacket, or a beautiful Miu Miu opera coat.”
FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Topshop is hard to beat.”
FAVORITE SHOES: “My trusty Alexander Wang Kori ankle boots or Tabitha Simmons Suede Early booties get me through most day occasions. For nighttime I almost always wear my Prada pointed-toe suede pumps.”
SCENT: Chloé Roses de Chloé.
WATCH: Cartier Tank Solo in gold.
STYLE ICONS: Lauren Bacall, Sofia Coppola, Cate Blanchett, Françoise Hardy.
