Prince Charles Named The World's Best Dressed Man

Britain's Prince Charles has been named the world's best dressed man. Esquire magazine has bestowed the honor on the 60-year-old royal, praising his formal attire and dedication to double-breasted suits.

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The magazine said: "He is perfectly turned out in a double-breasted suit. Admirably, the prince keeps his wardrobe in appropriate style; we're told he has a room laid out like a tailor's shop."

Charles beat veteran British comedian Ronnie Corbett - who was part of comedy double act the Two Ronnie with the late Ronnie Barker - into second place, with actor Bill Nighy taking the third spot and President Barack Obama fourth.

Ronnie's love of the argyle sweater was singled out and he was commended for always being "immaculately turned out."

Bill was described as "stylish" will the President's polished appearance was praised.

Esquire editor Jeremy Langmead said: "It's the men who dress like grown-ups who really caught the judge's eyes this year, as well as those who have developed their own distinctive style and stuck with it. I love the fact that we have such a diverse list: from artists to royals, to one of the Two Ronnies."

Charles is often seen in clothes by exclusive men's outfitter Austin Reed and bespoke tailors Frank Hall Tailoring. He nearly always wears a pocket handkerchief, silk tie and shoes by John Lobb, which cost around Ł2,600 (about $3,600) per pair.

Other men to make the top 10 include artist David Hockney in seventh place, tennis star Roger Federer who came eighth and rapper Andre 3000 who placed at number 10.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and London Mayor Boris Johnson were named on the worst-dressed list.

Gordon was criticized for wearing "black lace-ups" to the Iraq desert, while Boris was chastised for wearing "odd socks, jacket pockets like second-hand bookshops and hair the result of an encounter with a ghost in a wind tunnel."