Luke Donald

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Most golfers aren't known for their fashion sense, but Luke Donald's classic, preppy all-American style distinguishes him from the pack. (An endorsement deal with Polo Ralph Lauren doesn't hurt.) His best look: a pair of bold, tartan plaid pants that are not for the timid.

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Sean Avery Left Wing, New York Rangers

The NHL star agitator surprised everyone when he announced he would be interning at Vogue, where he maintained the men's fashion closet, guest-edited the blog for now-defunct Men's Vogue and attended the couture shows in Paris. Since his internship ended Avery has acted as a muse/consultant for fashion label Commonwealth Utilities and penned a biweekly style advice column for AskMen.com. Among his most prized fashion possessions: a pair of patent leather Yves Saint Laurent high-tops.

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David Beckham Midfielder, LA Galaxy

A perpetual fixture on Vanity Fair's International Best-Dressed list, Beckham's experimental style ranges from classic tuxedos to chunky knit cardigans to trendy designer jeans. The footballer stripped down to his skivvies for a Giorgio Armani campaign, and he is reportedly designing a line of menswear for his wife Victoria Beckham's fashion brand. Style idol: Steve McQueen.

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Tom Brady Quarterback, New England Patriots

Even before his marriage to supermodel Gisele Bündchen, Brady was, as Esquire editor Nik Screws notes, "self-aware." He regularly wears tailored suits from Ermenegildo Zegna and Tom Ford, and has a clean, all-American style. He is now the face of UGGs.

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Charlotte Casira... Equestrian

More famous for being the daughter of Carolina of Monaco and sitting front-row at the couture shows, Casiraghi is also an accomplished competitive equestrian. Of course, with friends like Karl Lagerfeld, she also has exquisite fashion sense. Gucci sponsored her at Global Champions Tour 2010, designing an exclusive wardrobe for her to wear in competition.

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Baron Davis Guard, LA Clippers

In a sport teeming with eccentrics, Davis certainly holds his own, thanks to his love of vintage--he once gave a press conference wearing an old flight jacket--and an expert eye for accessories, which he buys from antiques stores across the country. He refuses to use the same stylist and tailors as the rest of the team, telling GQ, "We wear the same uniform on the court; the last thing I want to do is wear the same suit off it." Style icons: Walt Frazier and a young Bill Cosby.

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Luke Donald Golfer

Most golfers aren't known for their fashion sense, but Luke Donald's classic, preppy all-American style distinguishes him from the pack. (An endorsement deal with Polo Ralph Lauren doesn't hurt.) His best look: a pair of bold, tartan plaid pants that are not for the timid.

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Chris Eubank Boxer

Though Eubank has retired his boxing gloves, we couldn't overlook the wildly eccentric middleweight champion, whose trademark lisp, silver-tipped cane and monocle made him a tabloid fixture in his native U.K. in the '90s. He has starred in ad campaigns for designers Vivienne Westwood and Versace. His most recent fashion endeavor: designing suits for bespoke tailors Cad & The Dandy Designs in London's Savile Row.

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Roger Federer Tennis player

The Swiss tennis player has a clean, classic look that barely wavers but is hardly boring: white button-downs, tailored jackets and preppy sweaters. His friendship with Vogue editrix Anna Wintour certainly helps: He frequently sits next to her at runway shows and reportedly asks her for style advice. Still Federer does have the occasional misstep, such as the ostentatious white and gold-trimmed military jacket he wore at Wimbledon in 2009.

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LeBron James Forward, Miami Heat

"King James" is a fixture at fashion shows and consistently nabs a top spot on best-dressed lists. Likes: plaids, vests, tight-knit sweaters, tie clips and chunky glasses. When he appeared on the cover of Vogue in 2008--with model Gisele Bündchen--he was only the third man in magazine's 100-plus-year history to do so.

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Dhani Jones Linebacker, Cincinnati Bengals

The NFL linebacker, travel-show host, amateur photographer and all-around Renaissance man is also fashion entrepreneur and designer. He is a partner in sports apparel and lifestyle company No Mas and founder and designer of Bow Ties for a Cause, which raises funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This snazzy dresser says he is leading a "bow tie" revolution, but when dressing down, opts for classic black jeans, T-shirt and Chuck Taylors. Style icons: Steve Jobs ("because he wears the same outfit every day") and James Bond.

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Henrrik Lundqvis... Goalie, New York Rangers

This dashing Swedish goalie is easily the National Hockey League's most elegant dresser. Lundqvist never wears T-shirts, likes skinny ties and counts Dior, Hugo Boss and Tiger of Sweden among his favorite brands. Teammates have admitted they are a bit baffled by his "European" style and "tight pants."

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Maria Sharapova Tennis player

This leggy blonde is a favorite of Vogue magazine--probably because her outstanding physique makes her an ideal model. Sharapova's tennis outfits, some of which she helps design, cause quite a stir on the court; a tuxedo jacket she wore at Wimbledon proved much too fashion-forward for the crowd. The regular fixture at New York Fashion Week has collaborated on a line of shoes and handbags for Cole Haan.

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Dwyane Wade Guard, Miami Heat

Wade favors classic, well-tailored suits (from Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Gucci, which has his credit card on file) and colorful, bold accessories like ties and pocket squares; he dresses with panache but not flash. He has doled out fashion advice to Men's Fitness readers, and once stopped to fix Philadelphia Coach Eddie Jordan's tie during a game between the Heat and the 76'ers. Does not shy away from lavender, bright yellow, mixing patterns, thick-framed glasses or bow ties.

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Venus and Serena... Tennis players

The Williams' daring outfits both on and off the court never fail to raise eyebrows: tiny skirts with faux-leather fringe, sheer shorts and corset-style lace dresses. The fashion world has certainly noticed: Venus and Serena sit front-row at New York Fashion Week, model for many of the glossiest style magazines and are best buddies with Vogue editor Andre Leon Tally. Venus even has her own clothing line, EleVen.

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Kim Yuna Figure Skater

The Olympic gold medalist is the biggest superstar in Korea--and one of the highest-earning female athletes in the world. She's also quite stylish. Blogs analyze her daring, fashion-forward skating ensembles, and she supports young Korean designers. Photos of the figure skater in a black blazer and T-shirt on her first day of university had Korean girls barraging online forums and department stores to figure out what brand she was wearing.

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