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Knickers, nipples & trouserless stars – the biggest fashion moments of 2023
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AS 2023 comes to a close, Clemmie Fieldsend gives out her gongs to the year’s celebrity style icons and trend setters.
The year has seen celebs go trouserless, the invention of the nipple bra, and bump-baring outfits on the red carpet.
Best Male - TIMOTHEE CHALAMET
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THE American-French actor, 27, has had a busy but great year.
Timothee was British Vogue’s first solo male cover star and is now the boyfriend of superstar bachelorette Kylie Jenner.
Recently, he has inspired a wave of Wonka-core thanks to his raspberry-velvet looks as lead role in the film Wonka, which made £43.2million at the global box office on its opening weekend.
Timothee has been praised for his daring looks including a lilac PVC two-piece and sheer beaded top.
Biggest Uproar - KYLIE JENNER
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IN January, Kylie hit the front row for designer Schiaparelli’s haute couture show – wearing a lion’s head on her chest.
The show also featured Irina Shayk and Naomi Campbell wearing faux animal taxidermy, but Kylie’s lion mount caused the most, er, uproar.
Woke trolls were quick to jump on social media platforms to blast the 26-year-old billionaire reality TV star and businesswoman.
But animal rights charity PETA was quick to defend the unusual fashion, saying it “may be a statement against trophy hunting”.
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Best Use Of Blazer - PRINCESS OF WALES
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KATE takes the crown when it comes to being one of the best-dressed women in the UK.
But she has swapped her whimsical midi dresses and prim two- pieces in favour of a more tailored look.
The Princess of Wales has worn 22 blazers to various occasions in all the colours of the rainbow this year.
From designers such as Alexander McQueen to high street brands including Reiss and Zara, Kate has shown that money does not buy you style . . . but a good eye will.
Most Bonkers Trend - TROUSERLESS
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IF 2022 was the year of naked dresses, then 2023 was the one when celebrities abandoned their trousers.
After The Crown actress Emma Corrin, 27, walked the Miu Miu runway in a pair of gold sequin knickers this summer, searches for the brand rocketed by 257 per cent within 24 hours.
Since then, every A-lister worth their salt has given up on wearing trousers and opted for briefs-only.
Singer Ellie Goulding, 36, took to the stage wearing LBKs (that’s Little Black Knickers), while Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner followed suit.
Meanwhile, actress and model Jodie Turner-Smith wore only black knickers and a bow to London’s first Vogue World – a West End production celebrating British culture and fashion – in September.
Best Innovation - KIM KARDASHIAN
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THE reality superstar has made a living out of grabbing headlines and going viral – and she was at it again with her latest invention.
Her underwear brand, Skims, which is now valued at £3billion, released the first bra complete with built in nipples so that no matter the temperature or situation, you always look aroused.
Kim, 43, has been praised for freeing the nipple and has earned support from breast cancer survivors who say her product will be life-changing.
Biggest Trend Setter - Beyonce
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UNLESS you have been living under a rock during 2023, you will know that popstar sensations Beyonce and Taylor Swift have taken the world by storm on huge-selling tours.
But it has to be Beyonce who takes the crown for being the ultimate trend setter.
The 42-year-old began the silver fashion that you may have seen on your news feeds and on the High Street after she wore looks in the grey shade for some of her Renaissance shows.
Plus her gigs caused a surge in popularity for iridescent and mirrored clothing, as well as a 83 per cent increase in searches for “cowboy” outfits.
Queen Bey also gave designer label Alexander McQueen a £6million revenue boost by wearing its looks on stage.
Even for a global superstar, she’s outdone herself.
Best-dressed Bump - RIHANNA
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THE singer, 35, has not disappointed with bump-dressing while pregnant with her second child.
From an Alaia sheer low-slung leather skirt and train at the Oscars, to a white rose-detailed Valentino number for the Met Gala, she has worn a series of dazzling designer gowns.
Jessie J has been inspiring, but Rihanna wins for consistently epic pregnancy style.
Best Couple - BRAND BECKHAM
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OCTOBER saw the release of Netflix documentary Beckham, which caused an explosion in all things brand Beckham.
Worldwide, fans of David and Victoria rediscovered the couple’s love story and earlier outfits.
It led to the ex-footballer and popstar-turner-designer becoming one of the most popular ideas for Halloween costumes this year.
Victoria-inspired outfits also amassed 1.8billion views on TikTok.
Plus, David was one of 2023’s most-searched people on Google.
But is it any wonder – when his wife shares photos on Instagram of him fixing the telly in his boxer shorts?
Best Costume Wardrobe - BARBIE
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GRETA GERWIG’S Barbie film took more than £1.12billion at the global box office, making her the first solo female director to hit the billion-pound mark.
But it wasn’t only the film that was successful.
Undoubtedly, the colour of the year has to be pink and Margot Robbie’s dedication to her starring role as the glamorous doll and those outfits – even after filming wrapped – was unmatched.
She hit every premiere wearing replica Barbie looks and had us all wanting to do the same, with “Barbiecore” views on TikTok hitting the 1.5billion mark.
Best Glam Squad - MAGGIE SMITH & MARY BERRY
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SILVER-haired ladies reigned supreme this year by fronting designer and High Street campaigns.
Scantily-clad nepo babies and models were pushed aside as the likes of Dame Maggie Smith, 88, became the face of top French fashion house, Loewe.
Plus, Burberry bagged Bake Off’s Dame Mary Berry, also 88, as well as 86-year-old actress Vanessa Redgrave, 86, while screen star Charlotte Rampling, 77, appeared in a Massimo Dutti ad.
Other shops, such as Mint Velvet, have hopped on the bandwagon and roped in over-60s models and influencers to be the faces of their collections and reveal exclusive edits.
Biggest Transformation - HARRY STYLES
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IT’S been a big year for Harry Styles.
According to Billboard, his Love On Tour shows reached over £315million ticket sales which makes it the tenth-highest-grossing tour of all time.
But 2023 ended badly for his diehard fans who were in despair when stories circulated of the 29-year-old singer having shaved off his locks – sadly for them, the rumours were true.
Harry’s buzzcut may have got a poor reception from some but we think he pulls it off, even if it does make him look a bit like Ian Beale.
Most Recycled Frock - THE THONG DRESS
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SPORTS Personality Of The Year winner Mary Earps wowed at the star-studded awards in a black lace, corset-style dress.
Its detailing on the hips gives the illusion of a thong being on show.
The 30-year-old Lioness isn’t the only star to have chosen the £1,460 David Koma gown.
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Actress Helen Flanagan has been spotted in the must-have frock, as has former Love Islander Claudia Fogarty.
It’s certainly a daring choice and also ticks this season’s trend for corset-style detailing.
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