Lady Gaga, David Beckham, a soupçon of royals and well-heeled socialites. Welcome to Vanity Fair's 71st International Best-Dressed List, which is published this week. Alongside relative old-timers Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Michelle Obama, on their third and fourth appearances respectively, is newbie Samantha Cameron, completing a trio of first ladies. Also new to the fold are actors Diane Kruger and Carey Mulligan – both adept at balancing quirky and red carpet looks – while Alec Baldwin resurfaces after a 26-year hiatus.
Notable absentees include the always immaculate Penélope Cruz (yet new husband Javier Bardem is in), Prince Charles (surely international best-dressed royal), and there's not a whiff of a Kate Moss.
But here are four less obvious doyennes of style who did make the cut.
Hope Atherton, 36, artist
The look Arty, global traveller-lite. Lashings of jewellery and messy hair with gothic leanings.
Alexandra Kotur, 40, style director, American Vogue
The look Pulled-back, centre-parted hair, floor-length gowns. Also has a penchant for a severe detail.
Duchess of Alba, 84, president, House of Alba Foundation
The look Eclectic bordering on bold, from a lace head-dress to a Chanel jacket or Pucci-alike swimsuit.
Tatiana Santo Domingo, 27, socialite
The look Posh hippy (long dresses, shawls) meets vamp (red lipstick, occasional shades).
