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Just when we thought we’d seen it all, 2024 served up some truly unforgettable style statements.
While we’ll always champion creative expression (and yes, some of these looks were undeniably iconic), certain trends left us collectively raising an eyebrow.
Here’s our edit of the most… interesting… celebrity fashion trends that we’re ready to bid farewell to as we embrace the new year.
1. The Rise and Fall of Micro-Bags
Remember when Kylie Jenner stepped out with that microscopic Jacquemus bag? Chic in theory, completely impractical in reality. The trend peaked in 2019 when celebrities started carrying bags that couldn’t even fit their lip gloss – we’re looking at you, Dua Lipa. 2024’s handbag game didn’t improve much, with mini bags still dominating the scene. Time to embrace actual storage space again.
2. The “Invisible” Dress Phenomenon
While Kendall Jenner and Florence Pugh mastered the art of “naked dressing,” the trend spiralled into the increasingly daring territory. By year’s end, some red carpet moments left us wondering if celebrities had forgotten the difference between clothes and body paint. Let’s bring back a touch of mystery in 2025.
3. The Great Tights Explosion
Suddenly, every It-girl was sporting tights in shades that would make a rainbow jealous. Thanks to Bella Hadid’s viral violet moment, we endured months of lime green, hot pink, and electric blue legs strutting down every sidewalk. Perhaps it’s time to dial back to classic black?
4. The Return of Granny Panties (But Make It Fashion)
High-waisted underwear as outerwear became the moment nobody asked for. When Julia Fox turned up to Fashion Week with bedazzled briefs over leather trousers, we knew we’d crossed a line. Perhaps some things are better left under our clothes.
5. The Navel-Grazing Plunge
Megan Thee Stallion and Zendaya might have the confidence to rock these down-to-there necklines, but the trend reached such extremes that double-sided tape companies surely had their best year ever. Fashion shouldn’t require an engineering degree to keep everything in place.
6. The Tabi Takeover
Maison Margiela’s split-toe boots had their chokehold on the fashion set. Yes, they’re iconic. Yes, they’re distinctive. But when every influencer started sporting what essentially looks like designer hooves… well, maybe it’s time to let our toes reunite.
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7. The “Cheeky” Revolution
From red carpets to street style, 2024 became the year of strategic skin-baring. Between assless chaps and “butt cleavage” moments, celebrities like Katy Perry seemed determined to make the back view just as important as the front. Even Timothée Chalamet got in on the action – though perhaps not intentionally.
8. Platform Crocs Gone Wild
We appreciate Balenciaga’s ability to turn the controversial into couture, but when Justin Bieber and Bad Bunny started sporting platform Crocs with chains and charms, things got… interesting. Some trends should stay in our lockdown memories.
9. The Oversized Blazer Takeover
Look, we love power dressing as much as anyone, but when blazers started swallowing celebrities whole (we’re still thinking about that time Zendaya disappeared into hers), something had to give. There’s a fine line between oversized chic and looking like you’re playing dress-up.
10. The Metallic Overload
Post-Beyoncé Renaissance tour, everything turned chrome. Everything. While we lived for the disco ball moment initially, by December, it felt like we were living in a human mirror ball convention. Time to dial down the shine just a touch.
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Wrapping It Up
Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to see fashion return to its roots of genuine self-expression rather than shock value. But then again, that’s the delicious irony of fashion.
Today’s ‘what was I thinking?’ moment is tomorrow’s vintage gold. While we’re bidding farewell to these scene-stealing trends, we’re secretly saving screenshots for that inevitable “2024 fashion throwback” moment that’ll hit our feeds in a few years.
After all, isn’t that what makes fashion so captivating? One minute we’re convinced micro bags are revolutionary, the next we’re wondering how we ever lived without actual storage space.
The beauty of fashion lies in its evolution – and yes, occasionally in the audacity.
