Pope Leo XIV made it onto the list of the world's most stylish people according to a famous American magazine
The jury of Vanity Fair magazine appreciated his ability to combine a papal cassock with Nike sneakers and baseball caps.
White Nikes under a white cassock and a "Chicago White Sox" cap in St. Peter's Square. As noted by The Times, Pope Leo XIV so impressed the experts of the famous American magazine Vanity Fair with his style of clothing that he entered the category "Originals," which includes people with the most distinctive and innovative approach to clothing.
The Pope was wearing the Nike Franchise Low, a budget low-top tennis shoe dating back to the 1970s pic.twitter.com/CzX3r5EFos
In this ranking, the 70-year-old pontiff found himself in the company of quite extravagant personalities. He competes for the title of style icon with singer Björk, director Spike Lee, and American figure skater Alysa Liu.
In the brief dossier, the "profession" column simply states: "Head of the Catholic Church." This is followed by the magazine jury's reasoning for including the pontiff on the list: "Even before his election as Pope, Leo XIV — then Father Bob — imbued his modest cream cassock with an almost celestial chic, pairing it with Nike sneakers."
As the publication notes, upon becoming Pope, "Leo maintained his sense of ironic nonchalance and occasionally wears baseball caps."
Who else is on Vanity Fair's 2026 list?
This year, Vanity Fair divided nominees into several categories — "Originals," "Duos," and "Future." The editorial team emphasizes that they were not just looking for people who dress well or use the services of professional stylists, but for those for whom fashion becomes a means of self-expression.
Among other contenders for the title of most stylish according to Vanity Fair is Norwegian footballer for "Manchester City" Erling Haaland. The publication's stylists were particularly impressed by his "white silk suit and draped scarf" in which he appeared at a Dolce & Gabbana event in Sicily.
British singer and actor Harry Styles also made the list, who, as the publication writes, "understands the power of short shorts and knows how to wear a tie, sometimes simultaneously with them."
Among the top ten most stylish is 29-year-old actor Jacob Elordi, who is called one of the possible next James Bonds. The publication noted his ability to combine vintage workwear with luxury bags and even "turn a grocery bag into a fashion accessory."
The list also includes other famous representatives of show business, cinema, sports, culture, and public life.
Vanity Fair criticizes the popular athleisure trend
Despite compliments to the Pope, the Vanity Fair team views the state of modern fashion with caution. The magazine criticizes the popular athleisure trend (wearing sportswear everywhere – from work to parties), calling it one of the main fashion blunders of our time.
In addition, experts are concerned about "the return of conservatism" in the United States under Donald Trump. "Fashion is evolving rapidly, and not everything in it – if we may put it that way – looks particularly good," concludes Vanity Fair.
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