2026’s red carpets, music video drops and airport paparazzi shots have given our fashion desk plenty to argue about. After months of screenshots and at least two heated editorial lunches, here are the ten women whose style game ran the year, ranked by consistency, courage and the sacred ability to make the rest of us feel underdressed at breakfast.
1. Jacqueline Fernandez
Global red carpets, zero missteps. Whether it’s Mumbai premieres or Colombo homecomings, she treats every carpet like a title defence. The undisputed champion, again.
2. Yohani
Stage-wear that evolved from girl-next-door to international headliner without losing the plot. The sneakers-with-saree era she started still has imitators. Trendsetter status: confirmed.
3. Dinakshie Priyasad
The most reliable best-dressed nominee on the island. Give her any dress code and she’ll return it upgraded, with interest.
4. Shanudrie Priyasad
The younger Priyasad brings the experimental energy: bolder cuts, braver colours, and the confidence of someone who has never once worried about an aunty’s opinion.
5. Sheshadri Priyasad
Completing the family sweep, because apparently good taste is genetic. Three sisters on one list is statistically outrageous and entirely deserved.
6. Stephanie Siriwardhana
A decade past her Miss Universe moment and still dressing like the sash never came off. Elegant, polished, occasionally daring: pageant training never expires.
7. Nathasha Perera
The comeback queen of effortless style. Her looks read as thrown-together-in-five-minutes in the way that actually takes a village and a mood board.
8. Rozanne Diasz
The veteran model who continues to out-runway models half her age, then teaches them how to do it. When she wears something, boutiques take notes.
9. Nadeesha Hemamali
Bold is a lifestyle, and hers has never wavered. Reliably the most photographed person at any event she attends, which is, technically, the entire job description.
10. Aksha Sudari
Glamour with a capital G and a full production budget. Every appearance is styled like a movie poster, and honestly, we respect the commitment.
Style is subjective; this list is affectionate. All outfits were admired from a safe journalistic distance.