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Top Fashion Moments in 2017

The 50 Most Unforgettable Fashion Moments of 2017

Jan 5 2018

It's difficult to pick our favourite fashion moment from 2017 — there were just too many. From Kaia Gerber's runway debut and Selena Gomez's Coach collaboration to body-positive campaigns, the fashion world was blessed with an array of inspiring and sometimes dramatic or controversial news.

Thankfully, we don't have to pick and choose one moment to celebrate over the next. Instead, we're highlighting 50 can't-miss topics that span celebrity style, industry milestones, major campaigns, and our favourite trends. These moments were, in a word, unforgettable. Read on to reminisce about every single one.

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1. Donatella Versace Brought Back the Original Gang of '90s Supermodels

The designer brought back the gang to honour the 20th anniversary of Gianni Versace's death. The crew included Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Helena Christensen, and Carla Bruni, who all walked down the runway in metallic gold dresses.

Image Source: Getty / Jacopo Raule

2. Target Launched a Photoshop-Free Swimsuit Campaign

The campaign photos embraced women with stretch marks and cellulite. The message was to inspire women to be confident in their own bodies.

Image Source: Target

3. Kendall Jenner Wore This La Perla Dress to the Met Gala

The barely-there gown featured 85,000 crystals and a thigh-high slit.

Image Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris

4. Michelle Obama Made Her First Major Post-White House Appearance

The former first lady made her first major appearance on stage at the ESPY Awards in LA, wearing a cutout Cushnie et Ochs dress.

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter

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5. Chanel Debuted PVC Everything For Spring '18

One look at Chanel's Spring collection and you'll want a PVC item of your own.

Image Source: Getty / Pascal Le Segretain

6. Ashley Graham Walked in Lingerie For Addition Elle

She stole the show during New York Fashion Week on the Addition Elle runway.

Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison

7. Kendall Jenner Wore This Giambattista Valli Gown to Cannes

The dramatic dress looked great from every angle, as these photos will prove.

Image Source: Getty / Neilson Barnard

8. Rihanna Closed Her Fenty x Puma Spring '18 Show on the Back of a Motorbike

The show featured dirt bikes, pink sand, and more.

Image Source: Getty / Brian Ach

9. Chrissy Metz Landed a Harper's Bazaar Photo Shoot

The This is Us star channelled her inner pinup girl for the magazine and left us with some powerful words. "If you can't love who you are now, you can't get to the place you want to be," Chrissy said. "It's a daily lesson for all of us. I'm paving the way for other women and men who know they're destined for greatness but they don't believe it yet."

Image Source: Lauren Dukoff for HarpersBazaar.com

10. Tracee Ellis Ross Caught the Fashion World's Attention at the Golden Globe Awards

No one could take their eyes off Tracee's rings, and she is undeniably a true fashion girl of 2017.

Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz

11. Kate Wore Alexander McQueen to the BAFTA Awards

The Duchess of Cambridge turned heads in a floral off-the-shoulder dress that was different to her usual, more modest outfits.

Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson

12. Dior Debuted New Messages on Its Shirts For Spring '18

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Dior continued to champion feminism with a new line of thought-provoking tops for Spring.

Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis

13. Miranda Kerr Wore a Grace Kelly-Inspired Wedding Dress

The star wore a Dior wedding gown inspired by Grace Kelly and looked absolutely beautiful.

Image Source: Vogue / Patrick DeMarchelier

14. Celine Dion Had a Fashion Revival

If you didn't notice, Celine crushed it in 2017 with all her outfits.

Image Source: Getty / Marc Piasecki

15. Selena Gomez Launched Her Handbag Collection With Coach

Selena's long-awaited handbag collaboration with Coach came out, and since then she has not been able to stop rocking her namesake accessory.

Image Source: Courtesy of Coach

16. Amal Clooney Wore Atelier Versace to the Venice Film Festival

George Clooney who? Amal stole the spotlight in this floor-sweeping lavender Atelier Versace design.

Image Source: Getty / Venturelli

17. Aerie Launched Its Real Me Nude Collection

The brand is known for encouraging self-love and added the addition of five new nude shades to its Real Me collection.

Image Source: Aerie

18. Bella Hadid Wore Custom Ralph & Russo Couture to Cannes

If this were the year for barely-there, sheer dresses, Bella Hadid, by far, would win the game.

Image Source: Getty / George Pimentel/amfAR2017

19. Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid Closed the Anna Sui Spring '18 Show

After Gigi Hadid lost a shoe on the Anna Sui runway, sister Bella gave her a helping hand, and they closed the show together.

Image Source: Getty / Michael Stewart

20. Swimsuits For All Launched a Body-Positive Baywatch Campaign

Swimsuits For All paid a tribute to the Baywatch film with these designs, which catered to all body types and sizes.

Image Source: Swimsuits For All

21. Prabal Gurung Made a Statement at New York Fashion Week

Like most designers during February's New York Fashion Week, Prabal Gurung used his creations to voice his political views.

Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison

22. Lane Bryant Launched Its "I Am No Angel" Campaign

The commercial focused on four women, who opened up about their bodies and the insecurities they've struggled with and the empowering message of "This is who I am!"

Image Source: Lane Bryant

23. There Was a Women's March at Missoni

Angela Missoni knitted over 40 of her models pink pussyhats during Milan Fashion Week. The show notes read: "Angela Missoni communicates the femininity of our times, prepared to confront the conflicts and dilemmas of our contemporary society: the conditions, needs, and rights of all women and minorities."

Image Source: Getty / MIGUEL MEDINA

24. Pippa Middleton Got Married in Giles Deacon

Everyone was holding their breath for Pippa's wedding dress, and the gown did not disappoint.

Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein

25. Kaia Gerber Made Her Runway Debut on the Calvin Klein Spring '18 Runway

She continued her Fashion Month domination by opening shows like Alexander Wang and closing Marc Jacobs.

Image Source: Getty / ANGELA WEISS

26. Halima Appeared on the Cover of Allure's July Beauty Issue

It was the first time a Muslim woman in a hijab had been featured on the cover of a major American fashion or beauty magazine.

Image Source: Allure / Sølve Sundsbø

27. Rihanna Showed Up in This Look to the Met Gala

She stayed true to the Met Gala 2017 theme in a look by Comme des Garcons . . . one only she could have pulled off.

Image Source: Getty / Theo Wargo

28. American Eagle Didn't Photoshop Any of Its Fall '17 Campaign Images

The retailer cast a diverse group of models who were confident and happy in celebrating their own skin.

Image Source: Courtesy of American Eagle

29. Sports Illustrated Featured a Swimsuit Ad Without Using Traditional Models

Ashley Graham starred in Swimsuits For All's "Every Body, Every Age, Every Beautiful" ad alongside women who weren't models at all.

Image Source: Swimsuits For All / Ben Watts

30. Beyoncé's Maternity Dress Stunned Us at the Grammys

For the Grammys, the star blessed us with two great looks.

Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz

31. Ashley Graham Was the First-Ever Curvy Model to Walk at Michael Kors

All eyes were on Ashley at Michael Kors, where she rocked a slitted dress, fur coat, and glove pumps on the catwalk.

Image Source: Getty / Peter White

32. Melania Trump Wore a £38,000 Dolce & Gabbana Coat

Melania definitely redefined first lady style with her expensive looks, but one of the most controversial outfits of them all was this Dolce & Gabbana coat, which she wore to an economic summit.

Image Source: Getty / GIOVANNI ISOLINO

33. Helen Mirren Walked the L'Oréal Runway During London Fashion Week

Not only did she strike a fierce pose, but the runway show was in celebration of all types of beauty.

Image Source: Getty / Pascal Le Segretain

34. Simply Be Staged The UK's Most Size-Inclusive Runway

Simply Be made a strong statement about size inclusivity on the eve of London Fashion Week, by staging the Curve Catwalk.

Image Source: Getty / Neil P. Mockford

35. Blue Ivy Wore a Pink Gucci Suit to the Grammys

The Prince-inspired suit caught everyone's attention and was simply adorable.

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur

36. Lais Ribeiro Wore the $2 Million Fantasy Bra at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

She was the chosen model to rock this year's fantasy bra and crushed it on the runway.

Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison

37. Millie Bobby Brown Flexed Her Fashion Girl Prowess

The Stranger Things actress impressed us all in a glossy Calvin Klein by Appointment dress at the MTV Movie and TV Awards. She was definitely one of the breakout style stars to watch in 2017.

Image Source: Getty / Jason LaVeris

38. Angelina Jolie Wore a Dior Haute Couture

She oozed glamour at the New York premiere of First They Killed My Father, a film she's been promoting all year long.

Image Source: Getty / Dia Dipasupil

39. Khloé Kardashian Continued Expanding Her Good American Jeans Line

The brand is known for catering to all sizes and continues to roll out new products that encourage women to embrace the bodies they have.

Image Source: Getty / Donato Sardella

40. Priyanka Chopra Wore a Ralph Lauren Coat to the Met Gala

Her trench coat inspired so many memes and no doubt became one of the most iconic Met Gala 2017 looks.

Image Source: Getty / George Pimentel

41. Coach Inc. Changed Its Name to Tapestry

The news came as a shock to many and signified a major change to one of the most well-known fashion companies in the world.

Image Source: Courtesy of Tapestry

42. The I.Am.Gia Fashion Label Gained a Cult Following

Models such as Bella Hadid and Kaia Geber love the affordable brand, and we had a chance to speak with the designer to learn more.

Image Source: Getty / Gilbert Carrasquillo

43. Emily Ratajkowski Launched Her Own Swimsuit Line

Emily named her swimsuit collection Inamorata Swim and was the perfect woman for the job, given her passion for bikinis and one-pieces.

Image Source: Inamorata Swim

44. Stranger Things Merch Took Over the Internet

First Topshop launched a Stranger Things collection, then so many fans wanted Dustin's Dinosaur Hoodie that it sold over $400,000 in sales.

Image Source: Topshop

45. We Saw the Revival of the "Dad Sneaker"

It's a model-approved trend.

Image Source: Getty / Raymond Hall

46. Sparkly Boots Flooded Into the Fashion Market

Don't worry — anyone can rock the look if they follow some of these style tips . . . and don't forget to use the KiraKira app.

Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot

47. The Duchess of Cambridge Gave Us a Third Round of Maternity Style

The royal, who is expecting her third child, stunned in a black Diane von Furstenberg lace dress.

Image Source: Getty / WPA Pool

48. Meghan Markle's Style Rose to Fame

She's known for wearing affordable clothing that's both sophisticated and polished.

Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang

49. Nike Collaborated With Swarovski to Create These Trainers

The trainers were made with over 50,000 miniscule crystals and, rightfully so, fans flipped out over the sparkly shoes.

Image Source: Courtesy of Nike

50. Reformation Launched Jeans

The eco-friendly brand expanded its portfolio in all areas, from vintage selections to swimwear, which gave fashion girls even more reasons to shop the label.

Image Source: Reformation

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