This is officially the most fashionable villain of all time


Killing Eve season 3 is finally back on our screens, two weeks early to make the lockdown a bit ore bearable. Whilst I'm not about to reveal any spoilers, I don't think I'm ruining anything by saying that Villanelle's fashion sense is as spot on as always (it includes a killer LOEWE outfit).
But is she the most fashionable villain of all time? It seems there is some contention, according to a new survey by Flawless.org, who polled over 3,000 people.
While I would've thought that Molly Goddard dress firmly put Jodie Comer in first place, it seems like she couldn't knock one important villain from the top spot. Can you guess? Here's a hint: 'Drown them, for all I care. You're a *fool*, Anita! I have no use for fools. You're fired, you're finished, you'll never work in fashion again!'
Yep, Cruella de Vil and her fabulous monochrome wardrobe top the poll every time it seems. Other contenders include Alexis from Dynasty and Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl. Scroll down for the full list...
Rank | Actress | Character | Film/Series | % |
1 | Glenn Close | Cruella de Vil | 101 Dalmatians | 26 |
2 | Joan Collins | Alexis Colby | Dynasty | 24 |
3 | Jodie Comer | Villanelle | Killing Eve | 18 |
4 | Faye Dunaway | Bonnie Parker | Bonnie and Clyde | 15 |
5 | Leighton Meester | Blair Waldorf | Gossip Girl | 15 |
6 | Meryl Streep | Miranda Priestly | The Devil Wears Prada | 10 |
7 | Sarah Michelle Gellar | Kathryn Merteuil | Cruel Intentions | 9 |
8 | Imelda Staunton | Dolores Umbridge | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | 7 |
9 | Angelina Jolie | Maleficent | Maleficent | 5 |
10 | Daryl Hannah | Elle Driver | Kill Bill | 3 |
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Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.
She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.
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