14 DAY TRIAL // He’s often been praised for standing his ground in the movie industry and for not compromising himself as an actor just to get wide recognition. There is a side to Johnny Depp that fashion critics too love because, as they put it simply, the man could dress in rags and still look fabulous. Because of this and because he’s always been a trendsetter, Depp is GQ’s most stylish man.
Of the 25 gentlemen considered for the top distinction, which include the heaviest names in showbiz, like Brad Pitt, David Beckham, Robert Pattinson and Jude Law, Depp stands out a mile away. He’s never been the one to play by the rules: on the contrary, as far as image and person style is concerned, he’s always broken them so that he could afterwards set his own. Whether in dapper, classic-cut but vintage gangster-inspired suits or raggedy jeans and dirty combat boots, Depp always looks fabulous, GQ says, which is why he deserves to occupy the top position.
“Johnny Depp’s a unicorn – a really glamorous, one-of-a-kind eccentric. Usually guys try to fit in; they don’t want to get criticized. At any red-carpet event, there are going to be guys who look spiffy in their Prada or Armani tuxedos, but you wait for Johnny Depp, because he’s always going to look super-groovy and unconventional. He wears great man jewelry. He doesn’t shy away from color. He’s always peeking through his amazing hair. It doesn’t matter if Johnny Depp’s lying in a ditch – he’s always going to look incredible,” GQ says by means of explaining why he’s the most stylish man in the industry right now.
To prove the point, GQ has Depp shirtless on the cover: he’s peeking through his hair and the focus falls on his jewelry and tattoos. As usual, he looks good, in a very Depp-specific kind of way. In fact, fashion comes second as regards the star’s impact, as comedian Sacha Baron Cohen also pointed out recent at People’s Choice Awards, where Depp was honored with the Actor of the Decade award. Whatever Johnny Depp touches turns to gold and whatever new projects he starts is bound to become a success, Cohen said back then, as we also informed you.
To see the other men who made the cut on GQ’s most stylish list, as well as to get the chance to cast your vote, please refer here.