What To Know
- A$AP Rocky enters after a year filled with headline looks, including the Met Gala in his own design, a Los Angeles courthouse appearance in a sharp Saint Laurent trench, and Cannes moments that kept cameras locked in.
- Stefon Diggs balances his role as an NFL fashion leader with running his label Liem and welcoming a child with Cardi B in November.
- Colman Domingo stayed visible across major moments, including custom Valentino as a Met Gala co-host and a viral British GQ clip where he confidently named himself as the year’s best-dressed person.
Inside GQ’s Instagram bracket, the rules, and the 16 contenders dominating the style conversation
December always comes with one predictable ritual for fashion fans, and GQ made it official again. The 2025 GQ Style Championships are live, and the entire outcome sits in the hands of Instagram voters. One bracket, sixteen contenders, and daily matchups decide who earns the title of best-dressed famous man of the year. From Hollywood red carpets to sports tunnels and global press tours, every look from 2025 is now part of the debate. Dubai’s fashion crowd already treats celebrity style as daily scroll material, so this vote fits straight into that routine.
How the GQ voting works
GQ launched voting on December 15, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET through its Instagram Stories. Each round stays open for 24 hours, with new matchups posted daily across four days. The final winner gets revealed on Friday, December 19. There is one key rule shaping this year’s field. Past winners sit out for two years, which means Timothée Chalamet and Lewis Hamilton do not appear after winning in 2023 and 2024. That rule keeps the bracket open and forces new names into the spotlight.
The contenders setting the tone
A$AP Rocky enters after a year filled with headline looks, including the Met Gala in his own design, a Los Angeles courthouse appearance in a sharp Saint Laurent trench, and Cannes moments that kept cameras locked in. Alexander Skarsgård follows with a press tour tied to his upcoming film Pillion, featuring thigh-high Saint Laurent boots, leather lace-up pants, and Magliano shirts covered in explicit graphics.
Bad Bunny kept his fashion statements rooted in Puerto Rican identity. His custom Prada suit and felt pava at the Met Gala stood out, along with his Adidas Ballerina collaboration that he wore publicly throughout the year. Colman Domingo stayed visible across major moments, including custom Valentino as a Met Gala co-host and a viral British GQ clip where he confidently named himself as the year’s best-dressed person.
Why the bracket gets intense fast
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shows up with a refined wardrobe tied to his recent acting choices, featuring slouchier Prada suits and lilac Dolce and Gabbana sport coats styled by Ilaria Urbanati. Ethan Hawke had a packed year on screen with Blue Moon, FX’s The Lowdown, Black Phone 2, and his Merle Haggard documentary Highway 99: A Double Album, keeping his offbeat personal style in constant public view.
Designer Haider Ackermann earns his place through a year defined by tailored suits and his signature silk scarf styling seen on major red carpets. Jacob Elordi continues his role as a fashion bellwether, from torpedo sneakers to dirtbag caps and Bottega Veneta branded airport looks.
Justin Bieber joins after launching his Skylrk clothing brand, switching stylists, and serving as his own label’s most visible wearer. Kendrick Lamar enters following the flared Celine jeans moment, a Chanel ambassadorship, and a refreshed styling team for the Grand National Tour.
The names no one wants to overlook
LaKeith Stanfield brings dramatic silhouettes and a strong rotation of hats across premieres and festivals. Oscar Isaac adds a saltand-pepper beard and a grown-up wardrobe tied to his Frankenstein press tour. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns after a championship season, a Converse signature shoe, and a cover tied to GQ’s “50 Most Stylish People Alive” issue.
Sombr appears after a Vogue World runway debut and a high-profile Saturday Night Live performance. Stefon Diggs balances his role as an NFL fashion leader with running his label Liem and welcoming a child with Cardi B in November. Walton Goggins rounds out the list after a year praised by GQ for his sheer shirts, vintage denim, and signature eyewear moments.
The 2025 GQ Style Championships turn celebrity fashion into four straight days of voting, screenshots, and debate. Every matchup pulls from real moments across the year, and every vote happens where people already spend their time. For Dubai readers watching global style through a daily lens, this bracket offers a front-row seat to how GQ crowns its next style champion.
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