by What a year for celebrity fashion it has been. Not only have we had some incredible press release wardrobes to deal with and more than a few memorable red carpet moments, but those on stage have really stepped it up too – and let’s not forget the rise of ‘quiet luxury’ or the many off-duty A-list moments that inspired our wardrobes.
From Margot Robbie’s Barbie tour to Beyoncé’s incredible stage outfits and Gwyneth Paltrow’s courtroom style, there’s been a lot to enjoy in celebrity fashion over the past 12 months.
Below, in no particular order, we round up our 10 best dressed women of 2023.
1/ Margot Robbie
There has never been such a commitment to a press tour. This summer, as Barbiemania spread, Margot Robbie – Greta Gerwig’s movie star – and her stylist, Andrew Mukamal, created a series of red carpet-perfect looks, all directly inspired by Barbies of the past.
Of course, it’s not unusual for celebrities to pay tribute to the project they’re promoting in terms of red carpet dressing – see Halle Bailey’s ocean-inspired Little Mermaid dress as a prime example, or Jenna Ortega’s glam goth look on Wednesday . – but nothing could have prepared us for the joyous parade of doll-inspired dressing that ensued.
From Valentino’s pink polka dots and Prada’s playful gingham ensembles to some coveted vintage Chanel, Robbie and Mukamal set a new standard for press tour attire, and we’ll likely see the impact for some time to come.
2/ Beyonce
If Margot Robbie raised the bar high for red carpet dressing, Beyoncé took the ‘tourdrobe’ to another level. This year, the singer headlined her much-anticipated Renaissance tour, during which she performed 57 shows around the world in an ever-rotating wardrobe of high-octane, custom-made looks.
Highlights included a Balenciaga ballet dress embroidered with 8,000 crystal rhinestones, a pink Valentino leotard with matching tall boots, a custom-made Iris van Herpen ensemble (which required 12 people in the atelier to work on it for more than 700 hours in total). ), and a Loewe suit with the brand’s signature trompe l’oeil hand motif.
The star wore tailored looks from almost every major fashion house, and also endorsed plenty of up-and-coming designers.
As travel wardrobes go, there’s never been anything like it.
3/ Jennifer Lawrence
2023 was the year of ‘quiet luxury’, and no one said that better than Jennifer Lawrence, walking the streets of New York City on The Row.
The actress – who has always been admired for her red carpet style – received a lot of attention this year for her effortless, flawless fashion, which was a great example of why we should all be investing in high quality, rare pieces. in.
Lawrence’s wardrobe consisted of white cotton dresses, tailored two-pieces, chic linen trousers, crisp white tees and plenty of gorgeous minimal handbags. It was low-key, it was effortless and the best example of ‘quiet luxury’ you can find.
4/ Michelle Yes
If you cast your mind back to awards season, you’ll remember that this was Michelle Yeoh’s year. The actress – who has won multiple awards, including Best Actress at the Oscars – pulled out all the stops for the many award ceremonies she attended, and executed several looks to perfection.
One of our favorites was for the SAG Awards, where Yeoh chose a statement dress from Schiaparelli, which featured a dramatic fringe detail at the front. She wore a shimmering navy sequin peplum by Armani to the Golden Globes, a bright fuchsia Carolina Herrera cape to the Critics’ Choice Awards, and a floating feather dress by Dior to the Academy Awards.
5/ Gwyneth Paltrow
Perhaps one of the year’s most unexpected pop-culture moments was Gwyneth Paltrow’s skiing accident trial. The actress and Hollywood businesswoman – who was found not to be at fault for an accident she was involved in back in 2016 – made headlines for her relaxed notes, and also for her polished court wardrobe.
Over the days in the courtroom, Paltrow wore several looks that quickly became the biggest advertisement for ‘stealth wealth’ or ‘quiet luxury’. She wore buttoned up cashmere cardigans, a gray wool suit, slim straw boots and statement eyewear from the likes of The Row, Prada and Loro Piana, all of which came at great but understated prices.
The slightly comical nature of the trial – now to be the subject of its own TV show – made Paltrow’s ‘courtship’ perfect internet fodder and couldn’t have been better executed.
6/ Sofia Richie
Sofia Richie’s style caught the world’s attention when she got married this spring. The media personality – who tied the knot with music producer Elliott Grainge in the South of France this April – made headlines for her exquisite wedding style, which consisted of three bespoke Chanel couture gowns, nailing that ‘old money aesthetic’ she has since. be the poster child for .
The popularity of Richie for his refined fashion sense on social media was yet another example of how fashion is moving away from obvious labels and flashy designer goods. The star was praised for her elegant and refined style, which she showed in a big way, sitting on the front rows of Prada, Chanel and Proenza Schouler during fashion month.
7/ Greta Lee
This was a breakout year for Greta Lee when it came to her wardrobe. The actress – who has starred in The Morning Show and Past Lives – has been one of the most exciting faces to watch on the red carpet in 2023, consistently pushing the boundaries and showing the most interesting and unexpected looks .
We’ve seen Lee in plenty of Prada, Bottega Veneta and Ferragamo but the star often wears Loewe, a brand she now works with for all her big red carpet moments, and it’s a partnership that’s really fitting.
Some Loewe highlights include the white draped dress she wore to the Oscars after-party, the off-the-shoulder red satin dress she wore to the Academy Museum Gala this month, and the black dress with an exaggerated round neckline seen her entered for the CFDA Awards in November.
Always willing to take a chance, and truly the best advert for Loewe, we can’t wait to see what Lee wears this upcoming award season.
8/ Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner has grown up in the public eye, but this year we really saw her style grow up. The reality star has always been known for bold and eye-catching fashion – often separates – but in 2023, she shifted towards a more toned-down style (which some even called a ‘makeunder’). And, it suits her.
Whether on the red carpet in a custom Maison Margiela at the Academy Awards after-party or in a Jean Paul Gaultier gown and cape at the Met Gala, Jenner looked more polished and sophisticated than we’ve ever seen her. She took this approach in her front row and off-duty style as well, stepping out in white button-ups, fit and flare dresses and romantic floaty frocks.
While she enjoys that trademark Kardashian glamour, even Jenner hasn’t been immune to the ‘quiet luxury’ movement – and we’ve enjoyed watching her move into a new era of style.
9/ Rachel Zegler
Another actress who looks great on the carpet in 2023 is Rachel Zegler, star of West Side Story and the new Hunger Games. The actress – who often works closely with Dior – has delivered time and time again in the style stakes.
Some of Zegler’s best looks were at her Hunger Games press tour, where she took a little inspiration from the movie for her outfits. She wore a flame-inspired Alexander McQueen dress (a nod to Jennifer Lawrence in the first film), a gothic black lace Dior dress and a beautiful hood design by Elie Saab. She also wore Fendi, Armani and Michael Kors, and looked stunning in a gold Vivienne Westwood corset for the Academy Gala earlier this month.
10/ Sydney Sweeney
A well-dressed person is usually someone who has a very distinct personal style, and doesn’t stray too far from it. This is exactly why Sydney Sweeney is one of our favorite stars to watch this year. The actress – who is promoting her new film, Any But You – is currently sticking to the same winning formula, looking like the ultimate bombshell star.
We’ve seen her in a barely-there Givenchy dress, a form-fitting red Balmain midi dress with plenty of sequins and form-fitting corsets.
Sweeney is the best advertisement for why we should all take advantage of what suits us best.
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