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 Markle, 37, who became the Duchess of Sussex when she married
Britain's Prince Harry in May, topped People's annual list ahead
of Hollywood actresses including Cate Blanchett and Sandra
Bullock, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and reality star Kim
Kardashian.
Giving top honors to a royal family member marked a departure
for the magazine.
"We have never had the list with royals or anyone outside of
Hollywood. But when you talk about style and 2018 you cannot
have that conversation without mentioning Meghan Markle,"
People's Style and Beauty Director Andrea Lavinthal told
Reuters.
"Her style was the one that really had the spotlight this year
so we felt we had to not only put her on the list but make her
the best dressed," Lavinthal said.
California-born Markle, the former star of the TV show "Suits,"
has featured prominently in magazines and newspapers since her
engagement to Harry in November 2017. Their wedding was watched
by millions around the world.
Markle has won plaudits for mixing outfits from retail fashion
stores with designer couture, while flouting traditional British
royal style by showing her bare legs, wearing off the shoulder
outfits and arranging her hair in a messy bun for her wedding.
"Whether she is wearing a classic button down shirt and ripped
jeans, like any other girl, or a couture wedding gown and a
tiara, unlike most of us, she always looks effortlessly chic.
There is something about her that looks polished without being
too perfect," Lavinthal said.
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People also praised Blanchett for consistently pulling off daring
but flawless fashion designs, Clooney for a "bold and glamorous
style that's all her own," and "Ocean's 8" star Bullock who the
magazine said "has never looked more stunning."
Kardashian, who mixes casual looks inspired by husband Kanye West's
Yeezy fashion line with figure hugging glamour, was given a social
influencer award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America in
June.
"She looked great this year. She really sticks to her own aesthetic.
She certainly does what she wants," Lavinthal said.
People's 23-page style feature in this week's magazine arrives on
U.S. newsstands on Friday. https://people.com/style/people-best-dressed-list-2018
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Robert Birsel and Frances
Kerry)
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