Introducing Asia's Most Stylish 2020: This Year's Best-Dressed List
The word "stylish" conjures a cornucopia of images. Perhaps it’s an immaculate woman posing grandly in a ballgown, or a popular influencer who can pull off any trend, or maybe it’s someone whose look is so distinctive she can be recognised a mile away.
The men and women featured on this year’s Asia’s Most Stylish list include all of the above and more—they are newcomers and veterans, edgy and classic, maximalist and minimalist, but one thing they all have in common is an undeniable mix of confidence, sophistication and flair.
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The Iconoclasts
Trend-defying or trend-setting, these original rebels are never interested in following fashion rules. Their instantly recognisable, distinctive looks have become synonymous with their names.
Kelly Tandiono
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Actress, model and triathlete
Rayi Putra
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Musician and member of band RAN
Bernard Chandran
Location: Malaysia
Profession: Fashion designer
Jasmine Sokko
Location: Singapore
Profession: Singer-songwriter and producer
Yu Yah-Leng
Location: Singapore
Profession: Creative director of branding agency, Foreign Policy Design Group
Grace Han
Location: China
Profession: Supermodel trainer and former Asia-Pacific head of Ford Models
Alicia Amin
Location: Malaysia
Profession: Model and actress
See also: We Put The Spotlight On Malaysian Supermodel Alicia Amin
Sunny Wang & Dizzy Dizzo
Location: Taiwan
Profession: Actor (Sunny Wang), Musician (Dizzy Dizzo)
Dawn Koh
Location: Singapore
Profession: Co-founder of Chalk Farm bakery
Marga Nograles
Location: Philippines
Profession: Founder of contemporary Filipino fashion brand Kaayo Modern Mindanao
Sonia Eryka
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Influencer and fashion designer
Jam Hsiao
Location: Taiwan
Profession: Singer and actor
Coco Pink Princess
Location: Japan
Profession: Instagram influencer
Jerry Haha
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Multidisciplinary artist, DJ and designer
Hannah Quinlivan
Location: Taiwan
Profession: Actress
Peggy Gou
Location: South Korea
Profession: DJ and founder of fashion label Kirin
See also: Gou Getter: What’s Next For South Korean DJ & Fashion Designer Peggy Gou
DJ Kulu
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Fashion photographer turned DJ
Uma Wang
Location: China
Profession: Fashion designer
Leah Dou
Location: China
Profession: Singer
Nilu Yuleena Thapa
Location: India
Profession: Influencer
Paula Insan Hasari
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Influencer
Chitose Abe
Location: Japan
Profession: Designer and founder and creative director of fashion label Sacai
Naomi Osaka
Location: Japan
Profession: Tennis player
Verbal and Yoon
Location: Japan
Profession: Founders of fashion label Ambush
Wannasiri Kongman and Jesse Dorsey
Location: Thailand
Profession: Founders of fashion label Boyy
The Classicists
Minimalists who gravitate towards sleek silhouettes and traditional tailoring make timelessness look anything but boring. By introducing twists of unexpected accessories or pops of colour, these men and women are stylish in any era
Donnie Tantoco
Location: Philippines
Profession: President of Rustan's Commercial Corporation, which owns luxury department stores
Pauline Suaco Juan
Location: Philippines
Profession: Executive director of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, a government body that promotes Filipino products and businesses abroad
Susanti Tio
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Mining tycoon
Sena Husband
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Personal stylist
André Chiang
Location: Taiwan
Profession: Chef and restaurateur
Zhang Enli
Location: China
Profession: Artist
Karen Ong-Tan
Location: Singapore
Profession: Corporate consultant
Xie Yige
Location: China
Profession: CEO of luxury brand Tangxindan
Kavita Sidhu & Roberto Guiati
Location: Malaysia
Profession: Co-owners of Zenzero Group, a chain of Italian restaurants. Kavita is also a fashion designer, TV and film producer, and actress
Fitria Yusuf
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Influencer, model, writer and director of infrastructure company PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada
Lee Jim Leng
Location: Malaysia
Profession: Group managing director and CEO of Hong Leong Investment Bank
Rosalindynata Gunawan-Bakrie
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Designer of childrenswear brands Bubble Girl and Akra
Charles Tong
Location: China
Profession: Vice chairman of the Tomson Group, an investment and real estate company
Boran Jing
Location: China
Profession: Actor and singer
Wanwan Lei
Location: China
Profession: Co-founder of M Woods, an art museum in Beijing
Oscar Wang
Location: China
Profession: Chief Creative Officer of BRDN, and the son of actress and director Sylvia Chang
Virat Kohli
Location: India
Profession: Cricket player
Aishwarya Nair Matthew
Location: India
Profession: Wine director of the Leela, and the daughter of Vivek Nair, the chairman and managing director of the Leela Group of Hotels
Shuhei Nishiguchi
Location: Japan
Profession: Fashion director of Beams
Heart Evangelista
Location: Philippines
Profession: Actress, artist, author and philanthropist
Liv Lo and Henry Golding
Location: Singapore
Profession: Model, TV host and the founder of FitSphere (Liv Lo), actor, TV host and model (Henry Golding)
Jong Kim
Location: South Korea
Profession: Architect
Seo-Hyun Lee
Location: South Korea
Profession: Philanthropist and daughter of chairman of Samsung Electronics Lee Kun-hee
Kanachai Bencharongkul
Location: Thailand
Profession: Photographer and managing director at Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok, and the son of Boonchai Bencharongkul, president of DTAC, Thailand's third largest mobile operator
The Interpreters
From up-and-coming actors making waves on the red carpet to breakout stylists and influencers, new “It” girls and guys are shaking up the fashion scene. They are known for their ability to make trends of the moment their own, and their millions of followers are more than eager to follow suit.
Yoyo Cao
Location: Singapore
Profession: Influencer and founder and designer of fashion label Exhibit
Kiwi Han Lee
Location: Taiwan
Profession: Influencer and model
Benjamin Kheng
Location: Singapore
Profession: Band member of The Sam Willows, actor, TV presenter and former national swimmer
Ally Mukhriz
Location: Malaysia
Profession: Influencer and granddaughter of former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad
Wil Fang
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Former marketing executive at Ralph Lauren and Apple, and founder of The DPT Group, which owns Cookie DPT
See also: For Cookie DPT Founder Wil Fang, Sweets Are Serious Business
Chiu Hong Kao & Yi Chen
Location: Taiwan
Profession: Co-owners of Club Designer, a luxury fashion concept store
Angie Ng
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Model and fitness instructor
Scha Alyahya
Location: Malaysia
Profession: Model, actress and TV presenter
Amiaya
Location: Japan
Profession: Twin influencers and musicians
Ginette Chittick
Location: Singapore
Profession: DJ, lecturer at LaSalle College of the Arts, and co-owner and designer of cult fashion label FrüFrü & Tigerlily
Liz Uy
Location: Philippines
Profession: Influencer and celebrity stylist
Yvonne Ching
Location: China
Profession: Influencer and entrepreneur
Chloe Mak
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Stylist
Naomi Watanabe
Location: Japan
Profession: Comedian, actress and founder of Image fashion label Punyus
Natasha Lau
Location: China
Profession: Influencer
Leo Ye Hongli
Location: China
Profession: Professional racing driver and 2018 China Touring Car Champion
Martine Ho
Location: Philippines
Profession: Co-founder and creative director of cult beauty brand Sunnies
Ploy Chava
Location: Thailand
Profession: Influencer
Camille Co-Koro
Location: Philippines
Profession: Influencer
Leaf Greener
Location: China
Profession: Creative consultant and stylist
Angel Chan
Location: China
Profession: Fashion designer
Amber Gu
Location: China
Profession: Influencer
Hua Chenyu
Location: China
Profession: Singer and songwriter
Sammi Cheng
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Singer and actress
Inggrad Shek
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Fashion stylist and founder and art director at Crush Association
I-Ping Soong
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Lawyer and Professor at The University of Hong Kong
Anjali Lama
Location: India
Profession: Model and activist
Kozue Akimoto
Location: Japan
Profession: Model
Mae Tan
Location: Singapore
Profession: Influencer
G-Dragon and Dami Kwon
Location: South Korea
Profession: Singer, songwriter, producer and member of band Big Bang (G-Dragon), stylist (Dami Kwon)
Eukyung Park
Location: South Korea
Profession: Nail artist
Suga
Location: South Korea
Profession: Rapper, songwriter, producer and group member of band BTS
Dang Bodiratnangkura
Location: Thailand
Profession: Real estate developer
Amata Chittasenee
Location: Thailand
Profession: Influencer and make-up artist
Lisa Manoban
Location: Thailand
Profession: Rapper, singer and member of band Blackpink
See also: 7 Most Popular South Korean Female Celebrities To Follow On Instagram
James Supapunpinyo
Location: Thailand
Profession: Actor and singer
The Immaculates
Their collars are always crisp and their trousers perfectly tailored. These polished personalities are pristine and appropriate no matter the occasion. With style that’s more sophisticated than daring, these ladies and gentlemen are always ready for their close-up.
Lucia Tait Tolani
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Interior decorator and personal stylist
Chelsea Chau-Kuok
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Full-time mum
Bonnie Chen
Location: China
Profession: Gymnast turned supermodel and ambassador for sustainable fashion
Ferry Salim
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Actor and goodwill ambassador for Unicef Indonesia
Ria Prieto
Location: Philippines
Profession: Stylist and former editor-in-chief of Inquirer Red magazine
Yun-Juan Hao
Location: Taiwan
Profession: Nonagenarian fashion model
Neelofa
Location: Malaysia
Profession: Actress, TV presenter, model and founder of Naelofar, a fashion brand that makes hijabs and other modest clothing
Terri Kwan
Location: Taiwan
Profession: Actress, singer, and CEO of Jih Sun Art Foundation, Jih Sun Education Foundation, and Jih Sun Enterprise Group
Deepika Padukone
Location: India
Profession: Actress and producer
Wendy Yu
Location: China
Profession: Fashion and technology investor and founder of Yu Holdings, which funds creative and philanthropic projects
Feng Han
Location: China
Profession: Costume designer
Padmanabh Singh
Location: India
Profession: King of Jaipur
Hyun Bin and Song Hye-Kyo
Location: South Korea
Profession: Actor (Hyun Bin), Actress (Song Hye-Kyo)
See also: Exclusive Interview: Song Hye-Kyo On Fame And Fate
Doona Bae
Location: South Korea
Profession: Actress
Ananda Everingham
Location: Thailand
Profession: Actor and model
Hall of Fame
Call them fashion royalty. Their status beyond question or reproach, these queens are distinguished in both personal style and professional achievement, earning them a prominent place in fashion history.
Claudia Shaw
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Head of style advisory for Chanel AsiaPacific, co-author of two cookbooks, Delicious and Too Delicious, and grand-niece of the late Run Run Shaw
Georgia Lee
Location: Singapore
Profession: Medical director of TLC Lifestyle Practice and co-founder of A DrBrand
Bea Valdes
Location: Philippines
Profession: Fine jewellery and handbag designer
Gong Li
Location: China
Profession: Actress
Reina Chau
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Partner in fashion company Ni-Chi and mother to Chelsea Chau-Kuok
See also: A Legacy of Style: Chelsea Chau-Kuok On Her Mother-Daughter Fashion Bond
Joyce Ma
Location: Hong Kong
Profession: Founder of luxury multibrand boutique Joyce Hong Kong
Bunga Citra Lestari
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Singer, actress and TV host
Junita Liesar
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Founder and creative director of JL Fashion
Nagita Slavina
Location: Indonesia
Profession: Actress, TV host, producer and singer
Mandy de la Rama
Location: Philippines
Profession: Fashion designer
Stephanie Kuo
Location: Taiwan
Profession: Fashion director of Shin Kong Mitukoshi Department Store Co