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K-Stew looked suitably chic in Chanel at the Los Angeles premiere of her 2021 movie 'Spencer,' in which she stars as fashion icon Princess Diana.
Giving Harry a run for his money in the style stakes, Jake Gyllenhaal rocked up to the 2021 Tony Awards in a slick Prada suit in baby pink.
Stunning actress Anna Taylor-Joy looked like a walking statue in her flowing, entirely-backless Dior gown at the 2021 Emmy Awards.
Actor Billy Porter was another star flying high in the fashion stakes this year. Even the weight of a reported US$1 million's worth of jewelry couldn't hold down his superstar style at the 2021 Emmy Awards.
There's never a dull fashion moment with Lil Nas X on the scene, and he rocked not one but three killer Versace looks at the 2021 Met Gala. The musician removed a regal cape to reveal a gold suit of armor, which he removed in turn to showcase a sparkling crystal-covered bodysuit.
Music megastar Billie Eilish stunned fans with her radical new look in 2021, casting aside the trademark green hair and loose-fitting clothes to reveal her inner blonde bombshell. Her Oscar de la Renta gown at the 2021 Met Gala was pure old-school Hollywood gold.
Megan Fox stunned in scarlet on her Met Gala debut. Her plunging, criss-crossed Peter Dundas gown had a dramatic train, and equally eye-catching thigh-high splits.
At the opposite end of the coziness spectrum, rapper A$AP Rocky rocked up to the 2021 Met Gala in a colorful quilt over a stylish ERL suit. The quilt was reportedly sourced from a California thrift store by ERL designer Eli Russel Linnetz.
Rihanna was also giving off cozy-chic vibes at the Met Gala, turning every head in the room in a swaggering Balenciaga overcoat and co-ordinated hat.
Another sparkling star of 2021, Dakota Johnson stunned in a sheer, jewel-covered Gucci gown at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival.
Not to be outdone, Kendall Jenner twinkled past photographers at the 2021 Met Gala in a barely-there Givenchy dress and diamond choker.
Deep breaths: famous beauty Bella Hadid made lungs the center of attention in a gilded brass necklace that doubled as a top at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
Celeb style was a glittering antidote to stay-at-home pandemic fashions in 2021. Blake Lively dazzled in a pink backless Prabal Guring gown with daring cutouts for the New York premiere of husband Ryan Reynolds' movie 'Free Guy.'
Actress Lana Condor showed how to style sheer lace at the 2021 Costume Designers Guild Awards. With her bold lip, her Christian Siriano dress was pure fierce fashion.
One of the most stylish stars of 2021, Zendaya was glowing in neon yellow at the 2021 Oscars. Her bright Valencia Haute Couture gown had an eye-catching stomach cutout, accessorized by millions of dollars' worth of Bulgari diamond jewelry.
Dapper English gentleman Harry Styles always lives up to his stylish surname, and cut a dash with his '70s-inspired geometric suit at the BRIT Awards in 2021.
Style icon Dua Lipa paid homage to iconic looks from British stars Amy Winehouse and the Spice Girls at the 2021 BRIT Awards. The costume-changing singer also wore a gown by legendary British designer Vivienne Westwood.
Doja Cat cut a high-flying figure at the 2021 Grammy Awards. With a zipper front that must have provided quite the breeze around the torso, her Roberto Cavalli dress fanned out into red carpet-skimming feathers.
Multi-talented Cynthia Erivo made a statement at the 2021 British Academy Film Awards. At one of the first in-person awards events of the year, the actress and singer-songwriter was a glitteringly-glam vision in a short Louis Vuitton dress.
When it comes to fashion, some celebs are never in danger of fading into the background. And in a year that was sometimes memorable for all the wrong reasons, these stars provided a welcome distraction from the madness of the world with their bold and beautiful looks. So, as 2021 draws to a close, it's time to celebrate all the bright fashion stars who gave us memorable moments throughout the year.
Ready to raise a glass? Click through this gallery to look back on some of the boldest celebrity fashion moments of 2021.
Kim K isn't known for her modest style, but the star was covered up from head to toe for the 2021 Met Gala. In a look that made headlines the world over, she set cameras popping with a full-coverage Balenciaga bodysuit and floor-length ponytail.
Also ruffling feathers in 2021, actor and musician Jared Leto stunned in his white suit with pink feather trim at the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala.
Megan Thee Stallion took no prisoners with her fierce look at the 2021 BET Awards. She turned heads with a daring Jean Paul Gaultier gown with torso-high side splits.
At the same event, Salma Hayek was glittering perfection in a sparkling Gucci dress paired with show-stopping accessories from the same iconic fashion house.
What's a stylish rapper to wear to a fashion awards event in 2021? Kid Cudi went full bridal-chic for the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards, in a custom-made bridal gown by super-hot label ERL.
Gaga wore many bold and beautiful gowns to promote her 2021 movie 'House of Gucci,' and this look for the UK premiere of the film was perhaps the best of all. Who was she wearing? Gucci, of course!
'The Crown' star Emma Corrin was edgily-chic in her head-turning Miu Miu outfit at the 2021 Emmy Awards. Her close-fitting cap, fingerless gloves, and claw-like nails added spice to a floor-length strapless gown.
Taking face masks to a whole new level, Cardi B wowed at the 2021 American Music Awards with a Schiaparelli look that was just one of eight statement outfits during her hosting duties at the event.
In a room full of some of the most stylish people on the planet, Gabrielle Union stole the show at The Fashion Awards 2021. The actress was gorgeous in green at the British event, with a neon Valentino gown.
'Pose' star Billy Porter rocked so many sensational looks in 2021, it's impossible to select just one. Hats off to him for rocking up in this bright Botter suit and umbrella headpiece at the 2021 American Music Awards. Proof that, even when the weather's gloomy, the boldest celeb style can always brighten things up!
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The boldest celeb fashion moments of 2021
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CELEBRITY Style
When it comes to fashion, some celebs are never in danger of fading into the background. And in a year that was sometimes memorable for all the wrong reasons, these stars provided a welcome distraction from the madness of the world with their bold and beautiful looks. So, as 2021 draws to a close, it's time to celebrate all the bright fashion stars who gave us memorable moments throughout the year.
Ready to raise a glass? Click through this gallery to look back on some of the boldest celebrity fashion moments of 2021.