Kanye West vs. Virgil Abloh

Is it cruel to put Virgil Abloh up against his mentor Kanye West, not to mention the two-time defending champion of this very showdown? Probably. But Abloh had big impact on the world of fashion (and the hundreds of thousands of kids who follow him on Instagram) in 2016, even if he doesn’t have a big time sneaker deal or his face never made it to TMZ's homepage. Sure, West held strong as the ultimate influencer, sold a ton of tees, sweats, and sneakers (both as merch and as Yeezy), but it was Abloh's streetwear-meets-fashion aesthetic that hit harder among fashion insiders. So who had the biggest impact on how you got dressed in 2016?

Raf Simons vs. Tyler the Creator

At first glance, Raf Simons and Tyler, the Creator have absolutely nothing in common. One is a Belgian-born fashion industry legend, the other a Los Angeles-born rapper-turned-streetwear designer. At second glance, when it comes to their personal style, they still couldn’t be more different. Raf is the kind of slim navy trousers, Stan Smiths, and crewneck sweaters type of guy, while Tyler looks like he was thrown into an episode of Rugrats and spit back out. Both men’s style has influenced the way men dress in 2016, but this simply comes to whether the minimalists or the misfits have more voting power.

Conor McGregor vs. Kevin Hart

Both men here are known for putting stitches in people (that is, the literal kind and the ROFL kind). When it comes to their personal style, both have displayed a level of fearlessness that should be commended. Hart prides himself on his humble attitude and dedication to fitness, while McGregor is a braggadocios cage fighter with a dedication to not giving a damn what anyone thinks. (The man wears fur coats like the rest of us wear peacoats.) Where Hart makes up ground is with his Nike deal, which allowed him to design and release his own sneaker in 2016.

Drake vs. DJ Khaled

Drake and DJ Khaled shared a number one hit this year, “F For Free,” but now it’s time to see whose swagger reigns supreme. In terms of style, Drake transitioned from goofy sweaters and skinny jeans to the best bomber jackets money can buy in 2016. He also looked great every time he slipped into some Tom Ford tailoring. Khaled on the other hand rode a wave of Snapchat-cultivated momentum in 2016, where he not only wore things like custom jackets made of Goyard scarves, but had the confidence to wear absolutely nothing at all, too. (Which is a lot different than Drake’s thirst-trapping ways.)

Ryan Gosling vs. Shameik Moore

If this were 2011, Ryan Gosling would be the perennial favorite to win it all. Shameik Moore, who starred on The Get Down this year was also 16 years old back then. While new dad Gosling has keeps his sartorial wins just red carpets, Moore has been lighting up rooms, premieres, and parties with his sometimes wild, sometimes perfectly-tailored style. Gosling’s been promoting his new movie La La Land, and make no mistake—there’s still no one in the game who wears a sensible Gucci suit better, but Moore certainly has the momentum and youth to give RyGo a run for his money.

Zayn Malik vs. Roger Federer

2016 was a banner year for Zayn Malik's style. For one, he was in GQ (always a good sign in terms of how good a person will look in clothes). He also collaborated with one of the biggest footwear designers in the world, Giuseppe Zanotti, on a line of kicks. And he looked damn good whenever we saw him out and about, whether he was sporting the latest high-fashion it-piece or just taking a strong with his girlfriend, world-famous model Gigi Hadid. (He also had a freakishly well-groomed beard all year.) Federer on the other hand, is the perfect example of unwavering classic style. He might not be the dominant tennis player he once was, but he kept pace with suiting looks and (still) stellar hair, proving you don’t have to wear the latest runway statement items to have world-class style.

Nick Jonas vs. Joe Jonas

Which JoBro will show they’ve got the flow to go where no JoBro has been be-fo? We don’t know, so show us which bro will have a low vote total, and which bro’s tally will grow. All we wanna know fo’ sho is which bros add up to ‘mo! (Just vote for your favorite Jonas, okay?)

Aziz Ansari vs. Steven Yeun

Walking Dead fans mourned the loss of Steven Yeun’s character Glenn, while Netflix bingers welcomed Aziz Ansari and his show Master of None into their homes. On-screen and off, Ansari’s style struck the perfect everyman balance with pieces from brand’s like Penfield, J.Crew, Common Projects and even some less glitter-y Saint Laurent classics. He proves that having style doesn’t mean following every runway trend. (As long as it fits well and looks comfortable, you’re golden.) Yeun on the other hand was a different kind of a master—one that proved once and for all, whether in the pages of GQ or on a red carpet, that wearing a tweed suit won’t make you look like a grandpa.