9 Unforgettable Fashion Moments of 2023

The sparkly panties that evolved from Miu Miu’s viral miniskirts made their first appearance in March at the house’s Fall/Winter 2023 show. But what was perhaps even more memorable from the show was seeing The Crown actor Emma Corrin close the show and work it on the runway in the blinged-up bottoms.

Succeeding Virgil Abloh at the helm of Louis Vuitton is Pharrell Williams, who just debuted his first collections with the house this year. His first collection came out during the Spring/Summer season, and all eyes were on him. The pressure was on, and he delivered exactly what the maison needed, a genuine reinterpretation that focused on house codes in an inventive way.

For the musical film’s premiere in the Japanese capital, Timothée Chalamet once again proved he’s a fashion chameleon by gearing up in a full pastel purple number from Prada. The latex shirt and pant combo was a solid knockout look, perfect for the whimsical Willy Wonka Chalamet played.

For this year’s Met Gala, with the theme of ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’, most celebrities opted for a Chanel look as a simple tribute to the legendary designer, most beloved for his contributions to the French house. But rapper Doja Cat quite literally embodied something else very Karl-esque: his cat, Choupette. Showing up in a hand-beaded Oscar de la Renta gown complete with cat ears and facial prosthetics.

Daniel Roseberry shocked the Internet with his hyper realistic animal-inspired Haute Couture collection. Of the looks, the one that was burnt into our memory was worn by Kylie Jenner, who stood on the steps of the Petit Palais in Paris. She was draped in a figure-hugging black gown, accessorised with a life-size lion’s head, made of faux fur and resin. In her hands, she also clutched a small animal-skin-printed purse. 

Another big moment this year came from Rihanna, who used the Superbowl Halftime stage as her personal throne. With over 121 million people watching, she used her show to announce her second pregnancy with A$AP Rocky. Who can forget Rihanna all decked out in a full-red look from Loewe and Alaïa, singing and dancing for the first time in over 5 years?

This year was the year of world tours, and no one did it better than Queen Bey herself. Turning each performance into a fabulous fashion show, Beyonce worn countless custom looks by major designers during her tour but one of the ones that remain ingrained in our minds is this trompe-l'œil (optical illusion) set from Jean Paul Gaultier that she rocked in New York.

As the Creative Director of Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton’s vision for the brand has always had a brilliant mix of her personal touches, grounded by the house codes the brand’s founder created before his passing. So when Sarah Burton took her final bow with the brand this year, the fashion industry had its eyes peeled on her swan song – a passionate endeavour inspired by Queen Elizabeth I. And come on, supermodel Naomi Campbell closed the momentous show – talk about iconic.

One of the biggest pieces of celebrity news to hit us in 2023 was the development of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship. As if the singer wasn’t already making headlines for her Eras Tours. On a special date night in New York, Taylor sported the Nirvana Bag from Singapore-born, Brooklyn-based Aupen. The bag has already achieved it-bag status for its distinct asymmetrical shape and relative affordability, considering its soaring popularity amongst our fave A-listers.