Vanity Fair Releases International Best-Dressed List

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Carla Bruni, the First Lady of France, appears on the cover of this month's Vanity Fair, which also introduces its International Best-Dressed List.

Bruni, 40, a model and singer, now lives in the Elysee Palace but has been well-dressed since her years on the catwalk.

This year's lineup of best-dressed includes Julia Koch who is coyly described only as "mother of three," but could also be called Mrs. Billionaire David Koch. Kate Middleton, the girlfriend of Prince William and Michelle Obama also earn best-dressed honors, especially for maintaining style under fire.

Also making the list is artist, director and Graydon Carter bud Julian Schnabel-who for more than a year has worn pajamas to every public event, including the Academy Awards- and is named a "fashion original."

Also on the list: "James Bond" star Daniel Craig, morning talk show host Matt Lauer, musician Kanye West and soccer star David Beckham, who appears best dressed even if he is only wearing underwear.

On the ladies side: "Sex and the City's" own Sarah Jessica Parker, Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump and Tilda Swinton.