David Bowie named best-dressed Brit of all time

David Bowie has been named the best dressed Brit of all time by the BBC History Magazine, beating Elizabeth 1 and Beau Brummell.

The 'Heroes' hitmaker who received the highest percentage of votes, has also beaten Samuel Pepys, who was famous for his courtly curls, the Independent reported.

Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire secured the third position followed by George Brummell.

The best-dressed Brit are:

1. David Bowie - 48.5 percent

2. Elizabeth I - 13.6 percent

3. Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire - 9.5 percent

4. George 'Beau' Brummell - 8.4 percent

5. Queen Alexandra - 7.1 percent

6. Anne Messel - 5.3 percent

7. Henry III - 2.5 percent

8. Ellen Terry - 2.2 percent

9. Charles James Fox - 1.6 percent

10. Samuel Pepys - 1.3 percent

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