1. Milano (+3) – Not only overtakes New York but also Rome and Paris.
2. New York (-1) – Knocked out of Top Spot by Milano after a five-year run.
3. Paris (0) – No 1. in our hearts but No. 3 in the media.
4. Rome (-2) — The Eternal City still reigns strong.
5. London (0) – London remains the laggard of the Fashion Elite.
6. Los Angeles (0) – Holding its own at No. 6.
7. Hong Kong (+4) – Leaps over Sydney and Tokyo to seize the lead in Asia/Pacific.
8. Sao Paulo (+25) – A remarkable rise, now dominating Latin-America.
9. Sydney (-2) – Solidly in the Top 10 while Melbourne sinks.
10. Las Vegas (-2) – Intense media spotlight ensures a top ranking.

* Eyes 
* Lips
* Base
* Body
* Nails
* Skin Care
* Cheap Thrills
* Best Splurges
* Natural Wonders
* Guy Stuff
* Hair
* Scent
* Tools
* Breakthroughs

• Three Days of the Condor – 1975
• A Clockwork Orange – 1971
• Purple Noon – 1960
• North by Northwest – 1959
• Trainspotting – 1996
• Get Carter – 1970
• Diner – 1982
• Breathless – 1959
• Stranger Than Paradise – 1984
• Shaft – 1971
• Badlands – 1973
• Quadrophenia – 1979
• Rushmore – 1998
• A Hard Day’s Night – 1964
• Shampoo – 1975
• 8 1/2 – 1963
• Bullitt – 1968
• American Gigolo – 1980
• Reservoir Dogs – 1992
• How to Steal a Million – 1966
• Blowup – 1966
• In the Mood for Love – 2000
• The Godfather Part II – 1974
• The Harder They Come – 1973
• Ocean’s 11 – 1960

In its earliest years it was dominated by very rich women and/or socialites, members of royalty, and occasionally a movie star (Rosalind Russell was the first). Ten years later the number of movie stars had increased substantially. An individual must be on the best-dressed list four times in order to be inducted into the hall of fame. This year Kate Moss joins the list and appears on the cover of VF wearing only patent-leather stiletto boots and white gloves. View the list…

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