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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Doja Cat at the Grammys -

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.

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Billy Porter at the Emmys -

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.

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Jared Leto at the LACMA Art + Film Gala -

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.

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Salma Hayek at the LACMA Art + Film Gala -

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.

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Harry Styles at the BRITs -

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.

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Jake Gyllenhaal at the Tonys -

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.

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Bella Hadid at the Cannes Film Festival -

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.

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Kristen Stewart at the 'Spencer' premiere -

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.

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Anna Taylor-Joy at the Emmys -

Stunning actress Anna Taylor-Joy looked like a walking statue in her flowing, entirely-backless Dior gown at the 2021 Emmy Awards.

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A$AP Rocky at the Met Gala -

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.

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Rihanna at the Met Gala -

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.

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Megan Fox at the Met Gala -

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.

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Kendall Jenner at the Met Gala -

Not to be outdone, Kendall Jenner twinkled past photographers at the 2021 Met Gala in a barely-there Givenchy dress and diamond choker.

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Dakota Johnson at the Venice Film Festival -

Another sparkling star of 2021, Dakota Johnson stunned in a sheer, jewel-covered Gucci gown at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival.

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Blake Lively at the 'Free Guy' premiere -

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.'

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Zendaya at the Oscars -

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.

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Dua Lipa at the BRITs -

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.

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Megan Thee Stallion at the BET Awards -

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.

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Kid Cudi at the CFDA Awards -

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.

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Cardi B at the American Music Awards -

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.

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Gabrielle Union at The Fashion Awards -

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.

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Emma Corrin at the Emmys -

'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.

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Cynthia Erivo at the BAFTAs -

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.

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Lana Condor at the Costume Designers Guild Awards -

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.

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Billy Porter at the American Music Awards -

'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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