In July 2013, dapperQ published our first ever list of 100 Most Stylish dapperQs. This was by far one of our most popular posts, but was by no means exhaustive. Since the original post was not comprehensive enough to capture all of the amazing dapper that exists in our community, our team decided to compile an annual list of 100 most stylish dapperQs. This year is our SIXTH anniversary of this piece!
Important things to know about this list…
- Those on the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 lists are not eligible for the 2018 list because we want to reserve space to celebrate other members our community. But, not to worry; those on the first list, on the second list, on the third list, on the fourth list, and on the fifth list still hold their titles.
- Individuals were selected based on a nomination system. Don’t see someone you think should be on here? Nominate them for the 2018 list by e-mailing [email protected].
- Our list is trans inclusive because our mission has always been to be a fashion and empowerment website for the unconventionally masculine: masculine and androgynous presenting women, gender queers, and trans identified individuals — anyone who has been told that masculinity, androgyny, and masculine-leaning non-binary style is off limits to them.
- This is NOT A RANKED LIST!!
- This list is not based on sexual orientation, but rather style and expression.
- Nominees have a range of styles: some are fluid, and many do not fit neatly into the gender binary. Styles range from andro-chic, to dandy, to tomboy, to rock n’ roll, and more…
- “Eff that! Where’s all the high femme fashion?” We agree 100% and have recently started a sibling project, Hi Femme! We have received A LOT of push back and criticism for it. But, femme visibility is important and we plan on moving forward regardless of the haters. Our goal was to have a list that integrates Hi Femme! this 2018 edition, but we are still working on building a solid archive of images that represent a diverse range of femme expression. We do not want to run a piece that is not inclusive and intersectional. If you know of a fierce femme to feature, please feel free to nominate them at [email protected]. We need more submissions, and they come from you!!!
1. Moon Lin
Social Media Influencer
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @moonlin0106
2. Sara Ramirez
Mexican American Actress, Singer, and Songwriter
[Instagram; Twitter; IMDb]
Photo via Facebook: TheRealSaraRamirez
3. Shevy Booze
University Conduct Director & Life Coach
[Instagram; Twitter]
Photo by Debbie-jean Lemonte
4. Dorie Clark
Adjunct Professor at Duke University; Author
[Twitter; Instagram; YouTube]
Photo by Mark Thompson
5. Linda Harrison
Director and CEO, Museum of the African Diaspora
[Website; MoAD]
Photo via MoAD
6. Jazzmyne Jay
Buzzfeed Producer; Fashion Influencer; Model
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @jazzmynejay
7. Armine
Model
[Instagram]
Photo by Debbie-jean Lemonte, Suit by The Tailory
8. Jordan Paige
Artist; Hair Stylist
[Instagram]
Photo by Josh Fingerhut
9. Lanaya Irvin
Investment Banker
[Instagram]
Photo by Vesa Studios
10. Laurie J. Punch, MD
Trauma Surgeon
[Twitter; Instagram]
Photo by Dr. Angelique Ford
11. ZIGGY the KID
Traveling Barista for Blue Bottle Coffee; Model
[Instagram]
Photo by @nrg.visuals
12. Asia Kate Dillion
Actor
[Instagram; IMDb]
Getty Images
12. Ayana Brumfield
Model
[Instagram]
Photo by @mollyktadams, Clothing by Stuzo
14. Crisoula Lazaridis
Aritist
[Instagram]
Photo by Gina Capone
15. Shelly Haynes
Events Coordinator; Bar Manager
[Instagram]
Photo via Qwear
16. Aviva Cohen
Communications Specialist
[Twitter]
Photo by Arden Wray
17. Amber Hikes
Executive Director, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs for the City of Philadelphia
[Twitter; Instagram]
Photo by Kelly Burkhardt
18. Ciara Henry
Owner, GWQ Fashion
[Instagram; Facebook]
Photo by @snapseed
19. Rah
Digital Strategist
[Instagram; Twitter; Blog; Website]
Photo by Libby McGowan
20. Effy Francis
Makeup Artist; Esthetician
[Instagram]
Photo via Qwear
21. Stephanie Rodriguez
Graphic Designer
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @kreativevision
22. Laurel
Stylist & Ambassador
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @dappercandy
23. Shakira Refos
Black Lives Matter Activist; Arts Educator; Promoter
[Instagram; LinkedIn]
Photo courtesy Shakira Refos
24. Vanessa Lawson
Educator & Facilitator
[Website; Facebook]
Photo by Denise Lancaster
25. Shaina Negrón
Artist
[Instagram; Website]
Photo via Instagram: @toushai
26. Tamera Young
WNBA Pro Basketball Player
[Instagram; Website]
Photo via Instagram: @tyyoung11
27. Michelle Ngo
Software engineer and innovator
[Website; Facebook]
Photo by Madison Parks
28. Nikki Oliva
Federal Aviation Security
[Instagram]
Photo by Steph Grant Studios, Suit by Sharpe Suiting
29. Steph Grant
Photographer
[Website; Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @imsteph
30. Chris Coke
Science Teacher; Robot Builder
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram, Suit by Sharpe Suiting
31. Jesse Lackowitz Crozier
Creative Consultant and Producer
[Instagram; Website]
Photo via Instagram: @jessejesse.jesse
32. Ash Smith
DJ
[Instagram; Soundcloud]
Photo by Avi Avion
33. Alexandra Wehr
Actor; Model
[Website; Instagram]
Photo by Hannah Cohen
34. Citizen Jane
DJ
[Instagram]
Photo by Carina Mask
35. Kelli Tanner
Artist
[Instagram]
Photo and clothing by Roller Jazz
36. Keri Zierler
Creative Director
[Instagram; Twitter]
Photo by Lindsay Siu
37. Dandy Hayes
Model
[Instagram]
Photo by Tillie @tillee23
38. Everett
Documentary Feature, Suited
[Instagram]
Photo by Bryan Meltz, Suit by Bindle & Keep
39. Arielle “ADR” Duhaime-Ross
Correspondent, VICE News Tonight on HBO
[Instagram; Twitter]
Photo by @tarabethphotography
40. Idoia Lopez Solaun
CSFA, Robotics Coordinator
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @azentua
41. Coco and Breezy
Designers; DJs
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @cocoandbreezy
42. Nicole
Half of the Twin Duo “Nina Sky”
[Instagram]
Photo via Elvin Tavarez
43. Stray
Blogger; Stylist
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @straydaze
44. Kia
Comedian; Host; Writer; Speaker
[Instagram]
Photo by @chelsearaffkind
45. Ciara Strickland
Fashion Enthusiast
[Instagram]
Photo by @brandonamathis
46. Amber “Smiles” Jones
Youtuber; Comedian
[Instagram; YouTube]
Photo via Tomboyish Mag
47. Nicki Knightz
One Half of Duo “The Knighthood Society”
[Instagram; Soundcloud]
Photo via Instagram: @nickiknightz
48. Auron
Model
[Instagram]
Photo by @dimelenz
49. Tina Romero (aka DJ Trx)
Filmmaker; DJ
[Instagram; Soundcloud]
Photo by @rexlott
50. Aydian Dowling
First Transgender Man on Cover of Men’s Health
[Instagram]
Photo by Jim Salzano
51. Gladys Alberta Bentley (1907-1960)
Singer; Pianist
[Queer Cultural Center Article]
Photo via Avery Cassell
52. Taye
Style Enthusiast; Socialite
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @temp_taye_tion
53. Christina Andrea
Choreographer
[Instagam; Website]
Photo by @brendtrend
54. DJ Fannie Mae
DJ
[Instagram]
Photo by @lawrencesmurray
55. Dodd
Style Enthusiast
[Instagram]
Photo by @kylemcummings
56. Nancy Haddad
Barber/Stylist
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @mynamebenancy
57. Lexine
Public Figure; Wanderluster
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @lexinedeluca
58. Shane McClure Stinson
Fashion Influencer/Blogger, Plus Size Trans Guy
Talent Management Coordinator for Residential Life at the University of Missouri
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @plussizetransguy
59. DJ BBARI
DJ
[Instagram]
Photo by @laracallahan
60. Nadine Uebelein
Garment Tailor
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @nadi_ue
61.Jordan “JordiRoc” Simmons
Freestyle Dancer; Event Organizer; Artist
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @jordir0c
62. Nicole Elena
Style Enthusiast
[Instagram]
Photo by @aldonphoto
63. Ernestine “Erni” Stollberg
Model; Instagram Celeb
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @park_wien
64. Aarianna Johnson
Dancer
[YouTube; Instagram]
Photo by @aribel.jpg
65. Yewa
Model/Poet
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @therealyewande
66. Sage
Tumblr Curator, “Right Click Queer”
[Tumblr; Website; Instagram]
Photo via Right Click Queer Tumblr
67. Julien
Online Marketing Professional
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @buymescotchnsoda
68. Lanae Spruce
Black Creative
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @_blackmuses
69. Sara Kuehn Groya
Style Enthusiast
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @que_the_lights
70. Ursula
Model, Handsome Revolution Project
[Website]
Photo by @mikivargasphotography
71. Liza Dagsberg
Influencer
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @lizadagsberg
72. Elizabeth Leifer
Creative Director, Producer; Co-Owner of PlayOut Apparel
[Website; Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @gapinc
73. Venus Fly Trap the DJ
CEO of Venus Rising Creatives
[Instagram; Soundcloud]
Photo via Instagram: @stuzoclothing
74. Phillipe Cunningham
Minneapolis City Councilperson
One of the First Openly Transgender Men Elected to Public Office
[Website; Facebook; Twitter]
Photo via Phillipe Cunningham for City Council
75. Neish McLean
Co-Founder, TransWave Jamaica
[Instagram; Website]
Photo via Instagram: @kre8tivestudio_ja
76. Alyssa C.
Creative Director
[Instagram]
Photo and suiting via Kipper Clothiers
77. Liam
Blogger
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @liam.nikolas
78. Bru Dahl
Model, Handsome Revolution Project
[Website]
Photo by @mikivargasphotography
79. Sele
Filmmaker; Model
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @selene.fiorindo
80. E Lai Sterns
Style & Travel Enthusiast
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @elaisterns
81. Cameron Esposito
Comedian
[Website; Instagram]
Photo via Facebook
82. Venus
Model, Handsome Revolution Project
[Website]
Photo by @mikivargasphotography
83. T.J. Wolfe
Author/Writer, erotica and romance
[Website; Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @t_j_wolfe
84. Kathrin
Model, Handsome Revolution Project
[Website]
Photo by @mikivargasphotography
85. Victoria Ortiz
Actor; Craft Cocktail Bartender
[Instagram; Twitter]
Photo by Shannon Photography
86. Emy
Public Service Administration
[Instagram]
Photo by David Lawrence Byrd
87. Joanna Lohman
Professional Soccer Player
[Website; Instagram]
Photo courtesy Joanna Lohman
88. Asianna Scott
Model
[Instagram]
Photo by via Instagram: @asiannascott
89. Giulia
Model, Handsome Revolution Project
[Website]
Photo by @mikivargasphotography
90. Constance Taylor
Travel and Lifestyle Blogger, Lez Backpack
[Personal Instagram; Brand Instagram; Youtube]
Photo courtesy Constance Taylor
91. Sara
Barber/Stylist; Photographer; Model
[Instagram]
Photo by Noam Ekhaus
92. Gizzle
Grammy-Nominated Songwriter and Rap Artist
[Instagram]
Photo by George McKenzie Jr.
93. Nil Makaraci
Actor
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram
94. Sneezie
Owner of Shop Elite
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @dammitsneez
95. Alsace Carcione
Emcee; Artist; Songwriter; Musician
[Instagram]
Photo via Facebook
96. Betty Who
Singer/Songwriter
[Instagram; Website]
Photo via Facebook
97. Siya
Musician
[Instagram; Spotify]
Photo by Gilbert Pereda
98. Ayla Hartung
Model
[Instagram]
Photo by Roza Sampolinska
99. Kellie T.
Criminal Defense Attorney
[Instagram]
Photo by Jha D
100. Laurene Gaucher
Instagrammer; Future Chef
[Instagram]
Photo via Instagram: @laurenegau
OUTFIT OF THE YEAR: LENA WAITHE (DAPPERQ MOST STYLISH CLASS OF 2016), MET GALA
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BABY KITTY (1998-2018), THE 20 YEAR OLD CAT WHO HELPED PICK OUT THE MOST STYLISH FOR THE FIRST FIVE EDITIONS 
Photo by @mollyktadams
