In anticipation of the country’s 250th birthday on July 4, DailyMail+ is revealing which well-known figures actually have the greatest influence in the US.
Every week, we will concentrate on a different group in public life, such as the most influential political pundits, morning show hosts, famous couples, influencers, and more.
However, these well-known individuals have the ability to influence culture by their style in addition to influencing the world through art, media, or legislation.
From Hollywood to the Hill and beyond, the Daily Mail has ranked the most stylish faces.
Melania Trump, the First Lady and fashion star, is ranked #1.
The former model has long contributed her own sense of style to the White House, ranging from refined and informal to sophisticated and glitzy. However, she wore one of her most famous looks to date at her husband President Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2017.
She donned a Ralph Lauren-designed baby blue cashmere dress with matching gloves and a high-neck, collared wrap top. She was compared to former First Lady Jackie Kennedy for the ensemble, which was completed with baby blue shoes, a sweeping updo, and sparkling diamond stud earrings.
Melania looked similarly stunning for Trump’s second inauguration ball this year, wearing a black-and-white Herve Pierre gown with a beautiful Harry Winston brooch from 1955.
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For her husband President Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2017, she wore one of her most famous ensembles to date.
She is not acting in a way that is expected of her. Personal stylist Cynthia Kennedy previously told the Daily Mail, “She’s not wearing safe, dull, traditional First Lady fashion.”
Kennedy went on, “She’s wearing what SHE wants, from her favourite designers, mostly European luxury brands like Dolce & Gabbana, and she’s making it clear that this job is something she’s doing on her own terms.”
“What she’s doing is strategic, even though it may not be modern.”
Melania is also not attempting to be relatable, according to the personal stylist, because her costumes are quite expensive.
Kennedy remarked, “She’s demonstrating that she’s on a totally different playing field and follows her own rules.” “She has no interest in dressing for any role.”
She has also managed to make waves with some of her appearances since leaving the White House, such as when she and her husband returned from a visit to troops in Iraq wearing a pair of skin-colored leather leggings from Ralph Lauren.
Actress and singer Zendaya, 29, is ranked second on the list. Her extravagant red carpet appearances have made her a trailblazer in celebrity fashion. John Galliano, Vera Wang, Pierpaolo Piccioli, and Louis Vuitton are just a handful of the brands whose unique and even vintage styles she wears.
However, stylist Liz Teich of New York City claims that Zendaya’s ability to pull off any look in any category is what makes her style exceptional.
Teich, also known as The New York Stylist, told the Daily Mail, “I don’t think she has a “signature” style actually, what makes her an icon is that just like in her acting, she’s a chameleon with her style.”
She doesn’t follow fashion trends or adopt a single look. She can dress in futuristic fashion one day and classic Hollywood glitz the next, and it works. and her signature is that.
Since 2011, Zendaya has also collaborated with renowned stylist Law Roach, who has given her numerous gorgeous and attention-grabbing outfits.
Teich stated, “I believe her relationship with her stylist Law Roach has enabled her to become an icon.” When she was just a teenage Disney star and he was unknown, she took a risk on him. She lets Law experiment with her style while remaining loyal to herself at all times.
She walked the red carpet at the London premiere of Dune: Part Two wearing a vintage, fembot-inspired suit from Thierry Mugler’s fall/winter 1995 haute couture collection, which is one of her most famous looks.
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Her all-chrome ensemble from the London premiere of Dune: Part Two is one of her most famous outfits.
Bad Bunny is in third position, right behind Zendaya.
Since being well-known, the 32-year-old has been well-known for both his distinctive appearance and his music, since he is currently the most streamed musician worldwide on Spotify in 2025.
Tracy Lamourie, a celebrity publicist and image strategist, told the Daily Mail that Bad Bunny’s unconventional style is what makes him so iconic.
Lamourie remarked, “It’s layered, real, specific, and completely different, not styled into something safe. He mixes different fashions, streetwear, luxury, and cultural references, and it all somehow works together. He’s not blending them, he’s stacking them on top of each other, so you see all the influences there.”
Among his most famous ensembles were a Jean Paul Gaultier trench with a trompe l’oeil print and bright red cowboy boots that he wore while in Paris in 2024, as well as his custom ensemble for the Met Gala last year, which featured gloves covered in yellow crystals and a diamond brooch fashioned like the Flor de Maga, the national flower of Puerto Rico.
During his historic 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance, Bad Bunny wore a whole wardrobe from big retailer Zara, demonstrating his ability to sport both high and low labels.
Rihanna is ranked fourth on the list. When it comes to her style, the 38-year-old Diamonds singer isn’t scared to stand out.
Lamourie told the Daily Mail, “Rihanna is a style icon because she uses fashion not as decoration but as a sign of her authority; every look is decided, she doesn’t just try on clothes, she doesn’t try on a look, and you see her exactly as she intends to be seen.”
She gained notoriety in 2016 when she was spotted sporting a bright red, heart-shaped Saint Laurent coat. Two years before, she had worn the famous “naked” dress—a sheer, diamond-encrusted tank dress designed by Adam Selman—to the 2014 CFDA Awards.
Having co-chaired the 2018 Met Gala, Rihanna is another well-known figure there. She has also made several appearances as a guest, dating back to 2007.
Lamourie remarked, “She doesn’t follow trends, she closes trends, and what really sets her apart is her commitment to the fashion; there’s no hesitation in her look, she’s wearing what she’s wearing, she’s not testing it, she’s confident in it, and confidence is the Rihanna styling.”
Tracy Lamourie, an image consultant and celebrity publicist, told the Daily Mail that Bad Bunny’s iconic status stems from his disregard for fashion conventions.
The famous “naked” dress, created by Adam Selman, was a translucent tank dress covered in diamonds that Rihanna wore at the 2014 CFDA Awards.
Lauren Sanchez is ranked fifth. For better or worse, one of the most talked-about people in fashion these days is the wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
Sanchez, 56, is known for her ornate attire, such as the white Alexander McQueen jumpsuit she wore to Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2025, which made news due to the lace bustier she wore underneath.
She has been working with Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach this year in an attempt to possibly step up her style game. She was spotted at Paris Fashion Week sporting a red-and-white plaid tweed vintage Dior suit, one of the pieces he curated for her.
As a co-chair and sponsor of this year’s Met Gala, she will also have a significant role.
Sanchez is followed closely by 37-year-old rapper and Rihanna’s husband, A$AP Rocky, who is presently a Chanel ambassador.
His previous Met Gala ensembles, like as the vibrant, custom-made quilt from ERL that he wore at the 2021 event with the intricate theme of “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” have made a great impression.
Hailey Bieber, a 29-year-old who has become a style symbol for her Gen Z devotees, is ranked seventh on the list. Her trademark “glazed doughnut” manicure and her passion for oversized jackets are just two of the numerous fashion and beauty trends she is responsible for.
Oscar-winning actor Michael B. Jordan, 39, is ranked eighth after Bieber and usually looks dapper in fitted jackets and suits.
His style was particularly noteworthy during the previous award season. Jordan wore a super-tailored black collarless Louis Vuitton suit to win his Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Sinners. The outfit has gold chain embellishment at the pocket and gold buttons on the sleeves.
This year, Lauren Sanchez (shown with husband Jeff Bezos) is both a sponsor and an honorary chair at the Met Gala.
His previous Met Gala ensembles, like as the vibrant, custom-made ERL blanket he wore to the 2021 event, have made a great impression.
In the DailyMail+ ranking, actress Zoe Kravitz is ranked next.
The 37-year-old Kravitz has effortlessly transitioned between slip dresses, grunge from the 1990s, and menswear. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s The Row and Saint Laurent are some of the brands she wears the most because she is frequently spotted wearing both, choosing a lot of oversized styles and purses.
In addition, Kravitz serves as an ambassador and inspiration for jewellery designer Jessica McCormack. She is frequently spotted wearing jewellery from the brand, such as a necklace, ring, or pair of diamond studs.
Pharrell Williams, a musician who ranks eighth, is equally fashionable.
The 53-year-old Williams is a visionary in both his style and music. In addition to being a designer, he launched the streetwear company Billionaire Boys Club and its sibling brand ICECREAM in 2003. He is currently Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director.
Among his most well-known ensembles include the all-leather, Western-style outfit he wore to the 2021 Met Gala, matching his wife Helen Lasichanh, and the brown suede enormous “mountain hat” by Vivienne Westwood that he donned with a red leather jacket for the 2014 Grammy Awards.
Williams is followed by 28-year-old actor Jacob Elordi, who is well-known in the fashion industry for his intricate and recognisable handbag collection.
It seems that Bottega Veneta is the designer of several of his favourite purses. Many of their designs, like as their Large Hop in black and their brilliant, tomato-red woven Andiamo tote, have been seen on him.
The Saltburn star has also been spotted sporting a green Louis Vuitton Speedy duffel bag from Pharrell Williams’ first collection with the designer in 2024 and a bright yellow one he carried about when he arrived at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.
The 37-year-old Kravitz has alternated between slip dresses, grunge from the 1990s, and menswear.
The 53-year-old Williams is a visionary in both his style and music.
Gigi and Bella Hadid, sisters, are ranked twelfth and thirteenth on the DailyMail+ Power List.
The 31-year-old Gigi Hadid has developed a casual yet stylish look, frequently choosing knits, oversized jeans, quirky loafers, and unique headwear from companies like Acne Studios, Miu Miu, and The Row.
She started her own cashmere brand, Guest In Residence, thus she is also a designer in her own right. Many celebrities, including her close pals Taylor Swift and Kendall Jenner, have worn her warm, vibrant knitwear.
Bella, her 29-year-old sister, is just as stylish. Her gorgeous, figure-hugging, scoop-neck Schiaparelli gown from the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, accessorised with an enormous tree-shaped necklace, and her all-leather, custom Burberry bustier gown from the 2022 Met Gala are two of her best looks.
The 30-year-old Dua Lipa, who is constantly aware of all the viral trends, follows those fashionable sisters. She popularised the bag charm fad in 2024 by hanging numerous distinctive keychains and even Labubu plush animals from her Hermès Birkin bag, encouraging many people to adorn their premium bags in a same manner.
The celebrity wears casual, effortlessly stylish streetwear when she’s not glamming up for award events in lavish ensembles from designers like Prada and Schiaparelli. Dua Lipa, a Chanel ambassador, frequently wears clothing from The Row, Bottega Veneta, and Chrome Hearts, just like her peers.
Anna Wintour, the former chief editor of Vogue, comes in at number 15. For many years, Wintour has been regarded as the ultimate fashion icon. She is well recognised for her trademark hairstyle and huge black sunglasses.
The 76-year-old is frequently seen of as someone who sets the tone for every fashion season and is ahead of every trend. Wintour, the worldwide editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer for Conde Nast, is also in charge of the Met Gala.She typically chooses dresses, skirts, and fitted jackets, and she frequently accessorises her ensemble with a statement necklace because she loves vivid prints.
The gorgeous, figure-hugging, scoop-neck Schiaparelli gown Bella wore to the 2021 Cannes Film Festival is among her best looks.
Dua Lipa regularly keeps up with the latest viral trends.The celebrity wears casual, effortlessly stylish streetwear when she’s not glamming up for awards events in lavish ensembles from designers like Prada and Schiaparelli.
Wintour is well-known for her sleek bob and black sunglasses.
Kim Kardashian, 45, is ranked just below Wintour on DailyMail+. Since her first rise to popularity in the early 2000s, she has undergone several style changes.
She has contributed numerous viral style moments to pop culture, whether she was dressing entirely in Yeezy during her marriage to musician Kanye West or imitating extravagant Hollywood glitz in the early days of her reality TV career.
Most notably, her appearances at the Met Gala have consistently garnered media attention, such as the crystal-encrusted gown she wore to the 2022 event that was formerly owned by Marilyn Monroe. One of her other Met Gala costumes that went viral online was a Mugler-designed latex dress that hugged her curves, paired with slicked-back hair.
Kim is not far behind Gwyneth Paltrow, who comes in at number 17.
The 53-year-old Paltrow is the creator of Goop and GWYN, a high-end apparel brand that sells baggy pants and buttery-soft cashmere sweaters.
The model for the ‘rich mom’ look, she is the original Montecito mom, striking a balance between traditional elegance and casual California cool. However, her famous 2023 ski trial, in which Terry Sanderson sued her for a 2016 collision at Utah’s Deer Valley Resort for which she was ruled not responsible, was a moment that perfectly captured her trademark style.
Her attire was the topic of the internet during the trial. On one day, she wore an oversized olive-green coat from The Row with leather Celine boots; on another, she wore big black leather boots from the brand and a polo cashmere jumper from Prada.
Next in line is 30-year-old Kendall Jenner.
The model’s style has changed significantly since she was originally seen at age 11 on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. She has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Allure.
Jenner frequently alternates between dressed-down minimalism off-duty and high-end elegance on red carpets. She has been spotted wearing sportswear brands like Alo, Set Active, and Adanola in Los Angeles, and she frequently sports names like St Agni and The Row.
She wore a couture, curve-hugging, marine blue gown made by Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy to the Vanity Fair Oscars celebration this past 2026. The dress has a sheath skirt and a sequin top with floral accents.
Most notably, Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala ensembles have consistently garnered media attention, such as the crystal-encrusted gown she wore to the 2022 event that was formerly owned by Marilyn Monroe.
Among the most stylish celebrities in the industry, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were listed on the DailyMail+ Power List.
Styles most recently wore a black-and-white striped Chanel suit and a pair of black ballet flats at the 2026 Brit Awards.
Harry Styles, Jenner’s ex-boyfriend, is ranked 19th.
The 32-year-old Styles isn’t scared to experiment with his style. When he made his Grammy Awards debut in 2021, he wore a vibrant purple feather boa and a Gucci tartan jacket with a yellow-and-blue design, which became one of his most well-known ensembles. He most recently sported a black-and-white striped Chanel suit and a pair of black ballet slippers to the 2026 Brit Awards.
The 39-year-old fashionista twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who are the driving forces behind the well-known luxury brand The Row, rank 20th on the Daily Mail+ list.
Even though the two don’t spend much time together, it’s evident that they have perfected the “quiet luxury” look when they are spotted out and about. They are frequently seen wearing enormously big silhouettes, numerous layers, and purses the size of mammoths.
Model Kaia Gerber, the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, comes in at number 21.
Over the past few years, Gerber, 24, has developed her own carefree style thanks to her carefree sense of style. Her appearance is also pretty natural, even in full glam.
Sarah Burton of Givenchy created a flowing, strapless crimson gown just for her to wear to the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars Party. She accessorised with just a pair of red heels and slender, hanging diamond earrings, keeping the ensemble understated and sophisticated.
Ivanka Trump, 44, and Margo Martin, 30, come next.
During Trump’s 2024 criminal trial, Martin—a gorgeous aide, special assistant to the president, and communications advisor—made headlines when a Fox reporter mistook her for Melania.
A $3,000 denim mini Jodie bag by Bottega Veneta, a variety of suits and dresses from upscale brands Sandro and Maje, and $990 white Princetown loafers by Gucci are just a few of the expensive goods she has been spotted sporting while working for Trump.
Additionally, Ivanka Trump, Trump’s daughter, has long been recognised for her sophisticated, feminine style.
She wore an elaborate short-sleeved, high-necked Bob Mackie minidress from the 1990s that was originally owned by her late mother, Ivana Trump, to a February charity event in Miami.
During Lauren Sanchez and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ lavish Venetian wedding last year, she also donned a sequined Oscar de la Renta minidress that leaned into her whimsical side with cherry-blossom flowers along the bust and a halter neckline inspired by vines.
The two-piece Oscar de la Renta skirt suit that Ivanka wore to her father’s 2026 State of the Union is an example of her more conservative style when she’s in the spotlight and making appearances with her family at the White House.
Isabela Rangel Grutman, the wife of Miami-based businessman David Grutman, comes in at number 24 on the Daily Mail+ ranking.
She has an amazing wardrobe full of equally fashionable and timeless items. She alternates between gorgeous evening ensembles with figure-hugging gowns and dainty silhouettes and high-powered ensembles with fitted pants, huge jackets and long flowing coats.
The 32-year-old also has an impressive collection of handbags, including tiny Fendi purses, Hermès bags, and Bottega Veneta clutches. As the inventor and founder of her own brand, Rangel, she is also a fashion designer in her own right.
Last but not least, actress Sarah Pidgeon, who has emerged as a style icon in recent months following the premiere of the popular series Love Story, comes in at number 25. The 29-year-old Pidgeon portrayed the famous Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, the wife of John F. Kennedy Jr., and donned replicas of Carolyn’s recognisable, simple attire.
However, Pidgeon herself has excellent elegance off the big screen.
At the 2026 Oscars Vanity Fair gala, she looked stunning in a Calvin Klein Collection gown covered in sequins and crystals, imitating the former publicist Carolyn. Additionally, she wore a strapless pink gown from the Balenciaga Spring 2026 collection to the 2026 Actor Awards.
