- Some of the richest people in the world are fashionable on and off the red carpet.
- Fashion is a key to success for billionaires such as Taylor Swift and Ralph Lauren.
- Other wealthy names, including Selena Gomez and LeBron James, also have standout styles.
Selena Gomez has developed a chic style — one that represents her billionaire status.
At the start of her career, Gomez was a teenager who regularly walked red carpets in jeans and sneakers. But over a decade-spanning style evolution, the actor, musician, and entrepreneur found her signature fashion.
The Rare Beauty founder is now regularly seen in floor-length gowns from designers like Elie Saab and Alaïa, the latter of which she wore at the 2024 Academy Museum Gala.
But though she might be one of the best-dressed billionaires out there, she’d rather not talk about her financial status.
“I’m very grateful. I personally think it’s distasteful to talk about money, but I really am giving all the credit to the people who buy the products,” she told Entertainment Tonight in October.
Taylor Swift is extremely wealthy and super stylish.
Whether you’re a diehard Swiftie or casual fan, you’ve probably found yourself drawn to photos of the musician’s red-carpet looks, stage costumes, and date-night outfits.
That’s because the billionaire dresses like the girl next door — but better.
Designers like Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton, and The Row are part of her regular wardrobe rotation, as are small, independent brands.
She often wears jewelry, clothes, and other pieces from Kansas City boutiques to attend Chiefs games in support of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
Laurene Powell Jobs effortlessly balances classic and fashion-forward pieces.
Jobs — a businesswoman with a $13 billion fortune, Forbes reported — regularly attends glamorous galas in black-tie ensembles and economic summits in fashionable workwear.
But she’s also made her mark on events including Paris Fashion Week. While attending in 2022, she paired a pleated skirt with platform boots, a button-up shirt, and a letterman jacket.
Her style isn’t far off from her daughter’s. Eve Jobs, 25, has also attended fashion weeks worldwide and is now the face of an Enfants Riches Déprimés campaign.
Rihanna is as much of a fashion icon as she is a music superstar.
Rihanna’s fashion has evolved greatly over the years. She started her career in elevated beachwear and youthful looks, but now regularly wears statement gowns and designer ensembles.
Her fashion journey has also matched her massive career moves. In recent years, Rihanna has transitioned from a pop musician with radio hits to a beauty and fashion mogul with a net worth of $1.4 billion.
Her lingerie brand Savage X Fenty alone was estimated to be valued at $3 billion in 2022.
Julia Koch knows how to have fun with clothes.
Julia Koch is a socialite, the widow of the businessman David Koch, and one of the richest women in the world. Forbes estimated that Koch and her family are worth $64.3 billion.
She’s also had many standout fashion moments at public events. Koch showed the fun side of her style at a July 2021 NYU Langone Health location opening, wearing a vibrant yellow dress with hot-pink accessories.
More recently, she attended a November 2023 book-release party in a chic, black-and-green dress with black tights and fashion-forward flats from The Row.
Jay-Z always looks sharp, from red-carpet events to the Super Bowl.
Jay-Z boasts a net worth of about $2.5 billion thanks to his iconic music career and various business ventures. He’s often described as “hip-hop’s first billionaire.”
But when you see him attending awards shows and other major events, his standout style might impress you more.
This year, some of his best looks have included the black-and-white ensemble he wore at “The Book of Clarence” movie premiere and the custom bomber jacket he sported at Super Bowl LVIII.
He’s also worn a variety of street-style looks — he seems to prefer brands such as Puma and Nike — and a black beanie, which has become his signature style in recent months.
Sergey Brin is making a name for himself on red carpets.
Forbes said that Brin, who helped create Google, is estimated to be worth around $121 billion.
And since stepping down as president of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, in December 2019, he’s become more stylish and present at Hollywood events.
Most recently, he wore a casual yet stylish outfit at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party: a white Alo T-shirt, Y-3 sneakers, dress pants, and a black blazer with a subtle checkered print.
He’s worn similar looks at galas, awards ceremonies, and parties.
Kim Kardashian is one of the most fashionable billionaires on the planet.
Forbes said in January that Kardashian is estimated to be worth $1.7 billion. And she certainly dresses like it.
Her wardrobe regularly includes the high-end designer brands Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, and Mugler, and her diamonds often come from jewelers such as Lorraine Schwartz.
But Kardashian also created SKIMS, a clothing brand that makes shapewear, pajamas, undergarments, and various other types of clothing. SKIMS has also been valued at $4 billion, proving that Kardashian’s style savvy goes beyond her wardrobe and extends into her business skills.
LeBron James has a standout style on and off the court.
You likely know James as a legendary NBA star. But he’s also a billionaire thanks to massive basketball contracts and lucrative endorsement deals.
But when he’s not competing or working, the athlete sports classic styles.
He often wears simple yet elevated looks on red carpets, typically comprised of jeans, fitted jackets, and sunglasses. But to arrive at his games, he’s been known to sport casual looks from designers such as Louis Vuitton and brands including Nike, the latter of which he signed a lifetime deal with in 2015.
He also knows how to accessorize, regularly sporting coveted watches from Rolex and Richard Mille and brooches made from diamonds and gold.
Ralph Lauren is a fashion designer, billionaire, and style icon.
It’s no surprise that Lauren makes a list of fashionable billionaires. Not only is he estimated to be worth $9.2 billion, Forbes reported, but he’s also the creative mind behind his namesake fashion brand.
While he occasionally attends public events, such as ones at the White House, it’s usually at his yearly runway shows that Lauren’s fashion sense goes on display. Sometimes, he wears classic tuxedos, and other times, he sticks with cargo pants and statement belts.
But no matter the outfit or occasion, one thing is certain: he’ll wear a signature pair of sneakers (usually New Balance) to go with it.
