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Skip to main content Open Navigation Menu Menu Story Saved To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories . Close Alert Close Story Saved To revisit this article, select My Account, then View saved stories . Close Alert Close Sign In Search Search HIVE Business Technology Politics The Players HWD Movies Television Awards Reviews VANITIES Celebrity Fashion Beauty Royals COMPLETE ARCHIVE The 2014 International Best-Dressed List Lupita Nyong’o was an obvious shoo-in, but the voters also anointed Donna Tartt (who loves her buttercup-yellow kidskin gloves), Idris Elba , and Neil Patrick Harris . They—and 40 other supremely stylish 2014 honorees—share a few of their favorite things. August 6, 2014 Facebook Twitter Email Facebook Twitter Email Cate Blanchett OCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCE: Sydney. LABELS: Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Valentino. NOTABLE LOOK FROM 2014: A black lace-and-tulle Giorgio Armani Privé gown worn to the Golden Globes. Cate Blanchett OCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCE: Sydney. LABELS: Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Valentino. NOTABLE LOOK FROM 2014: A black lace-and-tulle Giorgio Armani Privé gown worn to the Golden Globes. Beatrice Borromeo OCCUPATION: Reporter for Il Fatto Quotidiano ; documentarian. RESIDENCE: “Milan, for now.” FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Short floral summer dresses from my sister-in-law Marta Ferri.” FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Pupi Solari, in Milan.” FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “Vera clutch by Muzungu Sisters.” SCENT: Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower by Dominique Ropion. Beatrice Borromeo OCCUPATION: Reporter for Il Fatto Quotidiano ; documentarian. RESIDENCE: “Milan, for now.” FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Short floral summer dresses from my sister-in-law Marta Ferri.” FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Pupi Solari, in Milan.” FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “Vera clutch by Muzungu Sisters.” SCENT: Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower by Dominique Ropion. H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark RESIDENCES: Amalienborg, Copenhagen, and Frederiksborg Castle, Northern Zealand. HUSBAND: H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark. LABELS: Valentino, Signe Bøgelund-Jensen, Mary Katrantzou. NOTABLE ENSEMBLE OF 2014: A white ruched gown with gold tulle overlay by Toni Maticevski worn in June to celebrate the 80th birthday of father-in-law Prince Henrik of Denmark. H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark RESIDENCES: Amalienborg, Copenhagen, and Frederiksborg Castle, Northern Zealand. HUSBAND: H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark. LABELS: Valentino, Signe Bøgelund-Jensen, Mary Katrantzou. NOTABLE ENSEMBLE OF 2014: A white ruched gown with gold tulle overlay by Toni Maticevski worn in June to celebrate the 80th birthday of father-in-law Prince Henrik of Denmark. Michelle Dockery OCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCE: London. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Jeans.” FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: West Village, New York City. FAVORITE SHOES: “French Sole quilted flats.” FAVORITE ACCESSORY: Bulgari ring. SCENT : Jo Malone Red Roses. WATCH: Burberry the City. STYLE ICON: Charlotte Rampling. Michelle Dockery OCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCE: London. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Jeans.” FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: West Village, New York City. FAVORITE SHOES: “French Sole quilted flats.” FAVORITE ACCESSORY: Bulgari ring. SCENT : Jo Malone Red Roses. WATCH: Burberry the City. STYLE ICON: Charlotte Rampling. Audrey Gelman OCCUPATION: Vice president, SKDKnickerbocker. RESIDENCE: Brooklyn Heights. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Brooks Brothers white dress shirt. FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Barneys New York and consignment shops in Palm Beach.” STYLE ICONS: “Katharine Hepburn, Lee Radziwill, and Exene Cervenka, of the band X.” Audrey Gelman OCCUPATION: Vice president, SKDKnickerbocker. RESIDENCE: Brooklyn Heights. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: Brooks Brothers white dress shirt. FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Barneys New York and consignment shops in Palm Beach.” STYLE ICONS: “Katharine Hepburn, Lee Radziwill, and Exene Cervenka, of the band X.” Vanessa Getty OCCUPATION: Founder, San Francisco Bay Humane Friends. RESIDENCE: San Francisco. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My Narciso Rodriguez wedding dress.” FAVORITE SHOES: “Saint Laurent Classic Jane Ankle Strap.” FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “My JAR tulip brooches.” STYLE ICON: Charlotte Rampling. Vanessa Getty OCCUPATION: Founder, San Francisco Bay Humane Friends. RESIDENCE: San Francisco. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My Narciso Rodriguez wedding dress.” FAVORITE SHOES: “Saint Laurent Classic Jane Ankle Strap.” FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “My JAR tulip brooches.” STYLE ICON: Charlotte Rampling. H.M. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands RESIDENCE: Villa Eikenhorst, Wassenaar, Netherlands. HUSBAND: H.M. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. DESIGNERS: Lanvin, Donna Karan, Benito Fernandez. NOTABLE ENSEMBLE OF 2014: An emerald-green gown that belonged to mother-in-law Princess Beatrix, worn for Liberation Day festivities in Amsterdam. H.M. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands RESIDENCE: Villa Eikenhorst, Wassenaar, Netherlands. HUSBAND: H.M. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. DESIGNERS: Lanvin, Donna Karan, Benito Fernandez. NOTABLE ENSEMBLE OF 2014: An emerald-green gown that belonged to mother-in-law Princess Beatrix, worn for Liberation Day festivities in Amsterdam. Lupita Nyong’o OCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCE: Brooklyn. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My Osman pants.” FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Nowhere—I dislike shopping.” FAVORITE SHOES: “Casadei Aztec-blue suede pumps.” FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “Nail polish!” SCENT: Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle. STYLE ICONS: Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. Lupita Nyong’o OCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCE: Brooklyn. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My Osman pants.” FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Nowhere—I dislike shopping.” FAVORITE SHOES: “Casadei Aztec-blue suede pumps.” FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “Nail polish!” SCENT: Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle. STYLE ICONS: Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. Emmy Rossum OCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCES: New York City and Los Angeles. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Leather pants.” FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP: “McKenna & Co. jewelry, One Kings Lane, Topshop, Bergdorf Goodman, Inhabit, Smythson.” FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “Ralph Lauren Alligator Ricky bag in red.” SCENT: I Profumi di Firenze Vaniglia del Madagascar Eaude Parfum. STYLE ICON: Cate Blanchett. Emmy Rossum OCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCES: New York City and Los Angeles. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Leather pants.” FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP: “McKenna & Co. jewelry, One Kings Lane, Topshop, Bergdorf Goodman, Inhabit, Smythson.” FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “Ralph Lauren Alligator Ricky bag in red.” SCENT: I Profumi di Firenze Vaniglia del Madagascar Eaude Parfum. STYLE ICON: Cate Blanchett. Emma Watson OCCUPATION: Actor. RESIDENCES: London and New York. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “Jackets. Whether it’s a classic trench, a BLK DNM leather, a great oversized J Brand denim jacket, or a beautiful Miu Miu opera coat.” FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Topshop is hard to beat.” FAVORITE SHOES: “My trusty Alexander Wang Kori ankle boots or Tabitha Simmons Suede Early booties get me through most day occasions. For nighttime I almost always wear my Prada pointed-toe suede pumps.” SCENT: Chloé Roses de Chloé. WATCH: Cartier Tank Solo in gold. STYLE ICONS: Lauren Bacall, Sofia Coppola, Cate Blanchett, Françoise Hardy. Miguel Baez OCCUPATION: Manager of family properties, retired bullfighter. RESIDENCE: Madrid. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My old Lacoste short-sleeved polos.” FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Just One and CH stores, in Madrid.” FAVORITE SHOES: Suede Carshoes. FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “The Rolex Milgauss that my wife gave me a while ago.” FAVORITE TAILOR: Jaime Gallo, in Madrid. STYLE ICON: The Prince of Wales. Miguel Baez OCCUPATION: Manager of family properties, retired bullfighter. RESIDENCE: Madrid. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: “My old Lacoste short-sleeved polos.” FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP: “Just One and CH stores, in Madrid.” FAVORITE SHOES: Suede Carshoes. FAVORITE ACCESSORY: “The Rolex Milgauss that my wife gave me a whil...