This year has been a stellar time for fashion. We've had, in no particular order, Rihanna's nothing-short-of-revolutionary take on maternity dressing, Kim Kardashian as Marilyn Monroe, Michelle Obama's biker jacket brilliance, Katie Holmes' dress over jeans....And much, much more. Keep scrolling for this year's biggest talking points.
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Rihanna
Pregnancy dressing will never be the same again thanks to RiRi, who wore (in no particular order) crop tops, latex, bodystockings and sheer negligees while expecting earlier this year.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardshian’s outfit - the very same dress worn by Marilyn Monroe - was the biggest talking point at this year’s Met Gala. Should she have revealed how much weight she lost to fit into it? And did she really wreck it?! You’ll have to pay it a visit at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Priscilla Presley
At this year’s Met Gala, Priscilla attended with the stars of Elvis, the acclaimed biopic of her ex-husband’s life. Wearing Prada, who incidentally designed the film’s costumes, the fashion icon dodged something memeable for something memorable.
Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet
They co-starred in one of this year’s best films, Bones and All, and sent shockwaves of style through the Venice Film Festival. Taylor wore Balenciaga, Timmy wore Haider Ackermann - and together they ruled.
Anne Hathaway
From winning the red carpet at Cannes - to wearing an outfit that could have belonged to post-makeover Andy Sachs - it’s been a good fashion year for Anne Hathway. If she signs on for Princess Diaries 3, she can have 2023, too.
The Princess of Wales
The Princess of Wales stole the show (and then some) at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick. To paraphrase Tom Cruise, who escorted her on the red carpet, ‘Show me the Mouret!’
Serena Williams
At this year’s US Open, Serena Williams (aka, the most successful female tennis player of all time) wore a dress with the difference. The skirt incorporated six layers to represent each of her wins at the tournament, while while the diamond-encrusted swooshes on her trainers read ‘mama’ and ‘queen'
Zendaya
Making history as the youngest-ever recipient of two Emmys, Zendaya wore not one but two custom looks by Valentino. Her first, with its pretty bow, peplum waist and pockets, was inspired by an archive gown from the late ‘80s. In a word: perfection.
Yasmin Finney
Doctor Who’s new sidekick, Yasmin Finney, promises to bring some much-needed style to proceedings. Miu Miu’s miniskirt has never looked better.
Florence Pugh
The actor did the ultimate clap back when haters called her out for ‘daring’ to bare her breasts. ‘I’m fully aware of my breast size and am not scared of it. What’s more concerning is…. Why are you so scared of breasts? Small? Large? Left? Right? Only one? Maybe none? What. Is. So. Terrifying.’ What, indeed.
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama's book tour style has been peerless. From this exceptional biker jacket by Palmer Harding, to the elevated tracksuit via Roksanda x Fila, the looks she's been serving are nothing short of 10/10.
Simone Ashley
Bridgerton’s new queen bee, Simone Ashley, was also anointed a style star in 2022. This hooded gown was almost too good to be true at The Fashion Awards.
Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega provided the ultimate inspiration for #gothgirlfall after her genius turn as Wednesday Addams.
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes is no stranger to a viral fashion moment. And this year, she saved it until the very end, reviving the ultimate combo from the '00s - a dress over jeans - earlier this month. Jessica Alba did it. Britney did it. Will you?
Pamela Anderson
Everyone loves a throwback, including, apparently, Pamela Anderson. Sitting front row at Jacquemus, the model wore a fluff-trimmed straw hat that instantly recalled her iconic accessory (a giant, pink, fluff ball of a hat) at the 1999 MTV VMAs.
Zoe Saldana
Most actors have stylists to carefully edit everything they wear in public, but you can just tell when someone takes a genuine interest in the joy of clothes. Case in point: Zoe Saldana, who is always the most interestingly dressed person on every red carpet she graces. This Gucci look - complete with power shoulders and skinny tie - is sublime.
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh's outrageously cool look at this year's Governors Awards - courtesy of Bottega Veneta - was almost too good to be true.
Jodie Turner-Smith
It's been a sensational style year for actor Jodie Turner-Smith, the host of this year's Fashion Awards, whose first outfit of the night was this electric gown by Gucci.