As fashion people the world over bemoan the death of personal style, and the formulaic way people dress (Thanks Instagram!) it has become even more difficult to ascertain men and women with that ‘je ne sais quoi’. Fashion is more democratic than ever, and social media has made sure trends basically never die. It is becoming more and more gender neutral, traditional dress codes for work, play and everything in between also means fashion for the truly stylish has become even more experimental and exciting.
To identify honourees for yet another hotly debated best dressed list we tapped fashionistas from across the continent, the diaspora and our final list spans well loved It-girls, creative and corporate types as well as fashion business moguls. We plumbed the depths from emerging fashionistas we think our audience should discover, to established figures all around the globe. They all feature varying aesthetics but with one unifying factor – they consistently create eye-catching looks.
We hope this year’s list of exceptional honorees inspires you to be sartorially fearless in 2019!
Dive into our list of the top fashion trendsetters and style stars with our annual best-dressed list, featuring celebrities, influencers, and many more.
Best Dressed List – Overall
In alphabetical order – these are the names we think raised the bar style-wise in 2018!
Abisola Kola-Daisi
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bellanaija-style-shop-abisola-kola-daisi-abikd-look-sequins2.jpg)
Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/40733838_442428069614759_1201341018470917820_n.jpg)
Adebayo Oke-Lawal
Adut Akech Bior
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ThrowBackThursday-Adut-Akech-Biors-has-Landed-Three-Vogue-Features-This-Year-Alone-3.jpg)
Adwoa Aboah
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2018-Pirelli-Calendar-Launch-Gala-13.jpg)
Ayanda Thabethe
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/best-dressed-of-the-year-ayanda-thabethe.jpg)
Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun
Bidemi Zakariyau
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bellanaija-style-best-dressed-of-the-week-jul21-bidemi-zakariyau.jpg)
Bola Balogun
Bonang Matheba
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/bellanaiaj-style-bonang-matheba-hdiddy.jpg)
Chukie ‘LYNXX’ Edozien
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/best-dressed-of-the-year-bellanaija-style-chukie-edozien.jpg)
Cynthia ‘CeeC’ Nwadiora
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bellanaija-style-ceec-cynthia-nwadiora-gtbank-cocktail.jpg)
Danai Gurira
Denola Adepetun
Eku Edewor
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1C2287B7-BB9C-4BB4-A077-236D6621D98E.jpeg)
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bella-naija-style-best-dressed-zainab-balogun-wedding-ebuka.jpg)
Ezinne Chinkata
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/@zinkata1-in-@gozelgreen.jpg)
Fisayo Longe
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/bellanaija-style-best-dressedfisayo-longe.jpg)
Falana
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MG_4057.jpg)
Idia Aisien
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bellanaija-style-celebrity-sightings-idia-aisien-heineken-lagos-fashion-week.jpeg)
Ini Dima-Okojie
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bellanaija-style-king-of-boys-ini-dima-okojie.jpg)
Jidenna
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/best-dressed-of-the-year-bellanaija-style-jidenna.jpg)
Jennifer Oseh
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/bellanaija-style-best-dressed-lady-vhodkajpg.jpg)
Kefilwe Mabote
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bellanaija-style-best-dressed-of-the-week-oct-7-kefilwe-mabote.jpg)
Latasha Ngwube
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bellanaija-style-street-style-spotlight-lagos-fashion-week-2018-latasha-ngwube-1-3.jpg)
Lerato Kgamanyane
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bellanaija-style-best-dressed-of-the-week-jul-15-lerato-kgamanyane.jpg)
Lerato Kganyago
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/44615375_377070772835625_4871795534286898409_n.jpg)
Lilian Afegbai
Lisa Folawiyo
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bellanaija-style-best-dressed-aug-19th-lisa-folawiyo.jpg)
Lupita Nyongo’o
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lupita-cannes-film-festival-bella-naija-style-fendi-dior.jpg)
Maria Borges
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/maria-borges-va-museum-1.jpg)
Maps Maponyane
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Maps-Maponyane.jpg)
Natasha Nyanin
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/best-dressed-of-the-year-bellanaija-style-natasha-nyanin.jpg)
Nana Akua Addo
Noble Igwe
Nomzamo Mbatha
OG Okonkwo
Ogo Offodile
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bellanaija-style-ogo-offodile-best-dressed-july-8.jpg)
Olawunmi ‘Olarslim’ Adewale
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bella-naija-style-best-dressed-of-the-week-olar-slim.jpg)
Ozinna Anumudu
Ric Hassani
Rita Dominic
Richard Mofe- Damijo
Shaffy Bello
Stephanie Coker Aderinokun
Sal Gbajabiamila
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/01-sal-gbaja-guide-to-lagos.jpg)
Shelley Mokoena
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/BellaStylista-Issue-35-Classic-Whites-7.jpg)
Seyi Shay
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bellanaija-style-seyi-shay-adey-soile-google-impact-challenge-africa-3.jpg)
Tiwa Savage
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/TIWA-SAVAGE-LEOPARD-1.jpg)
Toke Makinwa
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/5B0327D7-B3F8-4EDE-A933-3B6EDE81D362.jpeg)
Toni Tones
Vanessa Mdee
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/best-dressed-of-the-year-bellanaija-style-2018-vanessa-mdee.jpg)
Veronica Odeka
Yasmin Furmie
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/best-dressed-of-the-year-2018-yasmin-furmie.jpg)
Yemisi ‘Serrabellum’ Abraham
![](https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bellanaija-style-best-dressed-august-12th-l-serrabellum.jpg)
What do you think of our list? Did your fave make the cut? Let us know in the comments!
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