What is style..?

Being a fashion student, I have to keep up-to date on all the goings on of the fashion world and one of the ways is buying plenty of magazines (that's my excuse anyway). Flicking through Grazia the other day, I came across an article saying how in a recent European Poll, Britain was voted as having the worst Fashion sense throughout Europe. I was quite puzzled by this, having one of the best high-streets around and plenty of designer talent, I don't understand how we can be described as the worst around. Considering the amount of style icons we have coming out of Britain - Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller etc how do countries such as Poland, Serbia, Denmark have better style? It's safe to say I can't name a single person from any of these countries who I think "ooh they have really good style" and I doubt anyone else could name a person either. Sure they have their own fashion in their countries, but it's not something recognized world over.



Granted we may not compare to the ultra chic cities like Paris or Milan, but with London being one of the world's fashion capitals, I think it's safe to say were amongst some of the best. Tracksuits and general "what were you thinking" people aside, It's safe to say Britain has got style. Having spent a majority of last summer visiting my parents in Slovenia, I saw how a slightly less modern country dress. Not that they haven't got a clue, I wouldn't rank them top on the best dressed list. I think the European Poll needs to re-evaluate itself and take a closer look at what they think style is.