As 2016 is drawing to an end, we are using this as an excuse to look back at the most iconic looks from the last 12 months on the red carpet. One thing is for certain, there has been no shortage of exquisite, innovative and unexpected (Bella Hadid, we're thinking of your almost naked Cannes dress here) gowns.
The year started with Alicia Vikander and Brie Larson leading the best dressed lists during award season, and we then went on to see the stylish return of Kirsten Dunst at the Cannes Film Festival, Beyonce surprising us by wearing couture latex to the Met Gala and Michelle Obama wear a sure-to-be legendary sequinneed gown by Atelier Versace.
Scroll through the gallery below to see 33 of the most iconic red carpet moments of 2016, including Kendall Jenner, Natalie Portman, Blake Lively and more…
Who: Brie Larson
What: 2016 Golden Globes
Wear: Calvin Klein Collection.
Who: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
What: The Cannes Film Festival
Wear: Alexandre Vaulthier.
Who: Alicia Vikander
What: 2016 Academy Awards
Wear: Louis Vuitton.
Who: Amal Clooney
What: 2016 Cannes Film Festival
Wear: Atelier Versace.
Who: Alicia Vikander
What: 2016 Golden Globes
Wear: Louis Vuitton.
Who: Katy Perry
What: amFAR Gala at the Cannes Film Festival
Wear: Marchesa.
Who: Jourdan Dunn
What: 2016 Cannes Film Festival
Wear: Ralph Russo.
Who: Kirsten Dunst
What: 2016 Cannes Film Festival
Wear: Gucci.
Who: Blake Lively
What: State dinner in honour of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Wear: Ralph and Russo.
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Who: Beyonce
What: 2016 Met Gala
Wear: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci.
Who: Gigi Hadid
What: 2016 Met Gala
Wear: Tommy Hilfiger.
Who: Jennifer Lopez
What: 2016 Golden Globes
Wear: Giambattista Valli.
Who: Emma Watson
What: 2016 Met Gala
Wear: Calvin Klein Collection.
Who: Gemma Arterton
What: The Venice Film Festival 2016
Wear: Stella McCartney.
Who: Margot Robbie
What: 2016 Academy Awards
Wear: Tom Ford.
Who: Kim Kardashian
What: 2016 Met Gala
Wear: Balmain.
Who: Lady Gaga
What: 2016 Academy Awards
Wear: Brandon Maxwell.
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Who: Cate Blanchett
What: 2016 BAFTAs
Wear: Alexander McQueen.
Who: Charlize Theron
What: 2016 Academy Awards
Wear: Dior.
Who: Dree Hemingway
What: 2016 BAFTAs
Wear: Erdem.
Who: Saoirse Ronan
What: 2016 Academy Awards
Wear: Calvin Klein Collection.
Who: Elle Fanning
What: Neon Demon New York premiere
Wear: Gucci.
Who: Blake Lively
What: 2016 Met Gala
Wear: Burberry.
Who: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
What: 2016 Golden Globes
Wear: Saint Laurent.
Who: Suki Waterhouse
What: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies London premiere
Wear: Reem Acra.
Who: Beyonce
What: MTV Video Music Awards 2016
Wear: Francesco Scognamiglio.
Who: Kate Bosworth
What: 2016 Golden Globes
Wear: Dolce Gabanna.
Who: Michelle Obama
What: Matteo Renzi's visit to the White House
Wear: Atelier Versace.
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Who: Bella Hadid
What: The Cannes Film Festival 2016
Wear: Alexandre Vauthier.
Who: Brie Larson
What: 2016 SAG Awards
Wear: Atelier Versace.
Who: Natalie Portman
What: 2016 Venice Film Festival
Wear: Dior.
Who: Dakota Fanning
What: 2016 Venice Film Festival
Wear: Miu Miu.
Who: Kendall Jenner
What: 2016 Cannes Film Festival
Wear: Elie Saab.
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