Fashion’s annual power list keeps expanding its view of influence. The Business of Fashion just unveiled its BoF 500 Class of 2026. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie landed spots among the newest members.
The pair broke out as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry. The Crave and HBO Max series turned hockey rivals into lovers and made them overnight stars. Their rapid move into high fashion sealed the recognition.
Williams joined Balenciaga as a Friend of the House. He fronted creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli’s first campaign for the label. Storrie became a Saint Laurent ambassador and starred in the house’s Fall 2026 campaign. Both made Met Gala debuts in custom looks from their respective houses.
Williams also shared a detailed multi-step skincare routine that went viral. He later fronted a campaign for Korean brand SKIN1004. The BoF profiles note these beauty and red-carpet moves alongside their acting breakthroughs.
Fans reacted fast online. Many pointed to the duo’s distinct red-carpet styles and growing cultural pull. Others simply celebrated the dual nod as proof of their impact beyond the screen.
Williams, born in Kamloops, British Columbia, trained in Vancouver before landing the role. Storrie, raised in Texas after a Colorado start, brought clown and improv training to the part. Their chemistry drove the series from niche romance adaptation to mainstream hit. Season two is now filming in Canada with a 2027 target.
The BoF 500 selects people shaping the global fashion industry through leadership and innovation. Cover stars this year include established designers. Newer faces like these actors signal how entertainment and style now overlap more tightly.
Williams has already walked runways and covered magazines. Storrie has fronted campaigns and claimed front-row seats at Paris Fashion Week. Their next steps include more projects while Heated Rivalry continues. The list entry marks how quickly both crossed from streaming sensation to fashion fixtures.
Fans will keep watching the red carpets. The industry just confirmed it is watching too.
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