We all have our own personal style icons, from Katherine Hepburn to Nicole Richie, there is always a look that someone can take inspiration from. Here I am going to count down my five favourite fashion moments from 2007, from my five favourite fashionistas of the year.
Number one: Dita Von Teese
Although she
makes her living by taking her clothes off, no-one can deny that Dita shines on
the red carpet. She always manages to look classic and elegant with that
slightly gothic edge. On November 15th when she attended the fashion
industry’s battle against HIV/AIDS at the ‘7th on Sale’ gala, she
looked incredible in this black and gold Marchesa evening gown.
Number
Two: Gwen Stefani
From her time fronting the
ska-fused No Doubt to her Alice in Wonderland themed solo debut, Gwen has
always got people talking about her fashion choices. Over the last few years she
really has come into her own as a style icon. My favourite fashion moment from
her this year was on September 5th when showcasing her Spring 2008
L.A.M.B range. She accessorized her teeny tiny houndstooth
dress, from the range, with the perfect accessory, her son Kingston held firmly
by her side.
Number
Three: Victoria Beckham
Mrs Beckham has had many ‘That Dress’ moments. This year was no
exception. My favourite, and the look that has spawned countless copycats, was
when she stole the show as David signed up at the LA Galaxy football club on
July 13th. Wearing a pink ‘Moon’ dress by Roland Mouret, only seen
on the catwalk days before, with a Pink Birkin handbag, and her blonde Pob, she
takes a nod at the traditional LA look, without going that step too far into
Barbie territory.
Number
Four: Lily Allen
When she started her career, Lily Allen brought a whole new meaning to
chav-chic. With her vintage ball-gowns matched with Nike trainers and gold
doorknocker earrings, she was certainly difficult to ignore. This year she has
still been seen out and about in fabulous ball-gowns, but her taste has become
more refined, perhaps because she is one of Largerfeld’s newest muses. Having
lost weight after a health scare in the autumn, she looks elegant and poised in
this Chanel dress that she wore to the pre-view of the Chanel Autumn/Winter 2008
collection in London.
Number
Five: Katie Holmes
Although Katie Holmes has been criticized by many who feel that she is
dressing at least twenty years older than her age, there is no denying that she
completely outshone Tom Cruise at the recent Bambi Awards in Dusseldorf.
Showing off a new fringe and bob while wearing a Monique
Lhuillier outfit, she looked every inch the glamorous film star wife.
1st Runner Up: Jennifer Lopez
After months of is she/isn’t she J.Lo finally confirmed her pregnancy on the last night of her tour. While her Cavalli designed stage outfits were meant to disguise the bump, the Grecian gown she wore to the Conde Nast Media Groups 2007 Movies Rock at the Kodak Theatre on December 2nd made her look radiant without being over the top, Christina Aguilera take note.
2nd Runner Up: Keira Knightley
It has to be Keira in the green dress she wore in Atonement. Although not strictly a fashion moment as it was confined to celluloid, there is no denying the fashion world sat up and took note of this 1940s wonder, with countless fashion spreads on how to perfect this look, many featuring a version of that dress.
[ Words and Research: Nikki Barnett ]
