The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighted in the The New York Times as one of the “67 most elegant people of 2025”a selection that the American newspaper publishes every year and that observes fashion as a cultural gesture rather than as a simple aesthetic attribute.
According to the media, the president stands out for her sober and constant style, based on garments made by Mexican artisans. During multiple official events, Sheinbaum has opted for hand-embroidered blouses, jackets and dresses, pieces that combine discreet colors with traditional designs. For the NYT, this choice not only expresses personal taste, but a political position that gives visibility to indigenous textile work.
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The recognition comes at a time when the president has promoted various initiatives to promote artisanal creation and has established a clear position regarding cases of cultural appropriation by international brands. His public image has been interpreted as a way of underlining Mexican identity from the government sphere.
The inclusion of the Mexican president places her alongside artists, athletes and celebrities from different fields such as ASAP Rocky, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny y Melania Trumpamong others, which show that the notion of elegance has expanded and no longer depends solely on entertainment or haute couture, but also on the symbolic value that clothing transmits in public contexts.
For specialists in culture and fashion, Sheinbaum’s appearance on this list also works as a gesture of international projection, as it links the image of the country with its artisanal tradition and with a message of cultural pride.