10 Vampires That Are More Stylish Than Resident Evil's Lady Dimitrescu
Vampires have been terrifying mankind ever since tales of bat-transforming creatures were first muttered in ancient folklore fables. Vampires have made the jump into 20th and 21st-century pop culture quite smoothly. The recent appearance of the fierce and fabulous Lady Dimitrescu in the Resident Evil Village demo has reignited interest in suave vampires who are more concerned with fashion than feasting on their victim's blood.
Lady Dimitrescu might have charming looks and intimidating size on her side, but a group of other vampires rock her in the style department.
10 Gary Golden
Gary Golden might not have the looks of other attractive vampires, but he makes up for it with his stylish clothes and easy-going demeanor. Once a famous Hollywood actor in the 1930's and 1940's, Gary found himself drawn into the world of vampires, eventually becoming the leader of the Hollywood Nosferatu clan in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. Gary is a class act thanks to his dapper old-school clothes and smooth-talking sarcasm.
9 Lestat And Louis
Vampires are commonly known for their class and sophistication, perhaps best exemplified by the Southern charm of the 18th century New Orleans vampires, Lestat de Lioncourt and Louis de Pointe du Lac from Interview with the Vampire, played by Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt respectively. Although these two vampires are juristically different from each other in personality, they are bound by their eternal age, urgency for blood, and gothic fashion sense. This 1994 horror classic helped bring the refined vampire character to modern audiences.
8 Jericho Cross
Darkwatch is a 2005 cult classic Wild West first person shooter that lets players take control of Jericho Cross, a wanted outlaw thrown into supernatural madness after he is bitten by a vampire. Jericho is a vintage slick cowboy and the supernatural twist fits the game's tone well. In a unique spin of the vampire bite tale, the player's choices and actions determine the fate of Jericho and his undead status. Despite a dedicated fan base and good reviews, the game was unable to get a sequel off the ground and a potential film project has been trapped in development hell for some time now.
7 Rayne
While Rayne isn't necessarily a full vampire (her mother was human, but her father was a vampire), she is still a sleek and snazzy undead warrior, even if her prey is technically her own kind. The protagonist of the BloodRayne games and film series, Rayne hunts supernatural creatures, Nazis, and a plethora of vampires she has declared war on after her family is slain.
Rayne is a classic vampire killer, often dressed in all black with plenty of space to carry some brutal weapons. Even her stilettos have blades on them!
6 Barnabas Collins
A staple in the history of film and TV vampires, Barnabas Collins is the otherworldly patriarch of the Collins family in the eerie soap opera, Dark Shadows. Through numerous love interests and supernatural occurrences, the character of Barnabas has been fleshed out to be more complex and human than his appearance might first suggest. Johnny Depp portrayed the quirky vampire in the 2012 film adaption of the series.
5 Vladislav
Vladislav the Poker is the provocative and mysterious 862-year-old Romanian vampire who lives with his flatmates, Viago, Deacon, and Petyr in modern-day New Zealand in the hilarious vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows. Vlad is a bold and brash vampire who adores being feared as a demon of the night. The only thing that seems to scare him is his arch-nemesis, The Beast. His choice of elegant clothing and jewelry makes him an archetype example of a classy vampire, but his bumbling sense of humor and goofy personality help him to stand out as one of the more unique bloodsuckers.
4 Selene
The star of the Underworld film series often finds herself at odds against armies of werewolves, but that has never stopped Selene from looking awesome. Portrayed by Kate Beckinsale, the werewolf hunting death dealer is herself a vampire, often seen wearing all black coats and assassin outfits.
Selene is a stoic and reserved killer, hardly showing much emotion beyond a sense of duty. Her stylish outfits are a perfect match for her cold vampiric heart.
3 The Countess
Looking elegant while feasting on a victim's blood is easier said than done, but Lady Gaga is known for pushing the boundaries of what fashion can do. The Countess is the owner of the mysterious Hotel Cortez in the television show American Horror Story: Hotel in which she lures unsuspecting prey into her penthouse for a little snack via her sparkly yet terrifyingly sharp glove. The Countess not only looks the look, she walks the walk.
2 David
The modern gothic and dark makeup look isn't particularly original when it comes to vampires, yet the iconic fashion statement can be traced back to the classic 80's horror film, The Lost Boys. David, played by Kiefer Sutherland, is the leader of the local biker gang who are actually vampires seeking to add new member into their posse. The dark trench coat, boots, and bleach blonde hair were not typical vampire attributes until The Lost Boys encouraged audiences to view vampires as demons hiding in plain sight.
1 Blade
A vampire who hunts and kills other vampires sounds silly, and yet Marvel has made three movies following the explosive action of the titular Blade. After his mother was bitten by a vampire while giving birth to him, Blade gained the powers of a vampire without actually being a full creature of the night. Portrayed by Wesley Snipes, this superhero offshoot dons a winning dark trench coat and armor combination, completed by the iconic black sunglasses he always seems to have on. Even when covered in vampire blood, Blade still manages to look sleek in his renegade yet professional attire.
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