The Most Influential Fashion Icons of 2025: From Pope Leo XIV to Global Trendsetters

Dec 09, 2025 05:33 pm CST

In 2025, the New York Times recognized diverse style innovators from Pope Leo XIV in his White Sox cap to 12-year-old Indonesian sensation Rayyan Arkan Dikha. The prestigious list featured Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan at the Met Gala, tennis star Naomi Osaka's bejewelled Labubu, and political figures like Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum championing Indigenous fashion. These personalities from various backgrounds redefined contemporary style through unexpected fashion choices and cultural statements.