New York Times releases bizarre list of ‘most stylish’ people… and fans aren’t happy
The New York Times has announced who the 63 most stylish people of the year are – and some just can’t believe who they picked.
The list, which was published There was a wide range of stars on display Thursday morning, from athletes and actors to singers and even the River Seine in Paris, France.
It named people like viral TikTok influencers Campbell “Pookie” Puckett and husband Jett, Kennedy descendant Jack Schlossberg, NFL WAG and designer Kristin Juszczyk, iconic baby hippo Moo Deng, scandal-ridden journalist Olivia Nuzzi and even New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant .
The list also included Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s 20-year-old daughter Apple, who made headlines this week for her debut at a debutante ball in Paris, as well as Love Island USA star Kordell Beckham and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks , for her performance in Traitors.
There were even politicians in attendance like former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.
Of course, the list also included some more ‘mainstream’, well-dressed celebrities that may not have been a surprise, such as Beyoncé, Adele, Larry David and Zendaya.
“The 63 names on this list, arranged in no particular order, emerged as the names that come to mind when asked to imagine 2024,” The New York Times wrote in the introduction, written by fashion news editor Anthony . Rotunno.
“Of course, style is subjective – not to mention a topic of heated debate, which is partly why this group of people, characters and things made the list this year,” Rotunno continued.
The New York Times’ Most Stylish list featured a wide range of stars, from athletes and actors to singers and the Seine River. New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant was also in attendance
The list also included Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s daughter, Apple Martin, and JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg.
The iconic baby hippo Moo Deng, which went viral earlier this year, also earned a spot on the prestigious list
‘They have made us all look, think and talk about the clothes we wear, the way we live or the approach we take to personal style and self-expression.’
However, it seems that many netizens were completely shocked by the extensive list, as some seemed to disagree with their views, even questioning whether some of them were a ‘joke’ or not.
They agreed with the comments of The New York Times Style Section Instagram account, where the list was posted, to air their thoughts.
“You’re not a stylish person if you’re professionally dressed by a team of stylists,” one person wrote.
Another typed: ‘I think you should fire your style team. Unless this is just a joke…
“Are the stylish people in the room?” someone else wondered.
One user replied: ‘No, these are just famous people, but nice try.’
“That says a lot about how low the elegance level of our world is!” written a fifth.
Love Island USA star Kordell Beckham and NFL WAG and designer Kristin Juszczyk received spots on the list
However, it seems that many netizens were completely shocked by the extensive list, as some seemed to disagree with their views, even questioning whether some of them were a ‘joke’ or not.
Viral TikTok sensations Campbell ‘Pookie’ Puckett and her husband Jett were on the list of 63
There were even politicians in attendance like former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (right) and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (left) of Texas
Others even called out the outlet for not including certain celebrities, like Taylor Swift.
“Can we add Taylor to this,” one Instagram user asked.
“WHERE IS MRS BILLIE EILISH NOW,” someone else chimed in.
However, some Instagram users agreed with those chosen for the extended list, especially Ellie the Elephant.
“Ellie approved everyone,” one user wrote.
Another agreed: “We got @bigellieliberty on the first slide of the NYT best dressed list, we did it girls.”
Some users even mentioned Dylan Bachelet, who was on this year’s season of The Great British Baking Show.
“Dylan from the great British baking show being in the freshest dressed of 2024 was not at all expected but much appreciated and respected,” someone else admitted.
Scandal-ridden journalist Olivia Nuzzi was also featured when news of her affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke. was announced this year
However, some Instagram users agreed with those chosen for the expanded list, especially that of mascot Ellie the Elephant
Of course, the list also included some more ‘mainstream’, well-dressed celebrities that may have come as no surprise, such as Beyoncé (left) and Adele (right)
Surprisingly, the Seine River in France was also on the list of 63 people, which was published on Thursday morning
However, this isn’t the first time The New York Times’ Most Stylish list has made waves with their annual picks.
In 2022, they were “ridiculed” for including Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman in their roundup.
Some wrote that they weren’t sure what the outlet was “smoking,” while others, like his own wife, Giselle Barreto Fetterman, sounded the alarm when her Democratic husband received his latest award and posted her disbelief at X.
‘No, not John Fetterman!! Count again!!’ she wrote at the time.