Pope Leo XIV Makes ‘Best Dressed’ List: Here’s the Meaning Behind His Papal Garments

Aug 27, 2026 - 04:00
Pope Leo XIV Makes ‘Best Dressed’ List: Here’s the Meaning Behind His Papal Garments
Daniel Ibáñez
Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on May 8, 2025.

The Pontiff made annual ‘Best Dressed’ list from ‘Vanity Fair’ this month in ‘The Originals’ category, but what is it about his papal style that the fashion world finds compelling?