Flair Magazine Now that 2017 is coming to an end, we must ask the critical question…who came out fashionably on top? Take a look at the celebrities who ruled the runways and beyond all around the world and all year long.
International Stars
Ashley Graham
From the catwalk to her sultry Instagram page, model Ashely Graham has had an amazing 2017. Graham is proving to the world that great style is beautiful at any size. Ashley is one of the highest earning models this year and deserves to be on the best-dressed list for her swimsuit-sexy style. At only 30 years old, she is on track to become the first plus-sized “supermodel” earning almost six million dollars this year alone. Creating a more diverse fashion industry is part of Ashley’s platform and normalizing models larger than a size 0 has given some fire to runways around the world!
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski has been one of this year’s most talked about fixtures on the fashion scene. Born in Britain but raised in California, Emily was recruited by FORD models when she was only fourteen years old and has continued to appear in magazines, movies, and music videos. This beauty bombshell looks stunning in anything she wears and is undoubtedly 2017’s queen of street style. From jeans and a crop-top to a black slip dress she is can make the simplest of wardrobe pieces look glamourous.
Priyanka Chopra
After winning Miss World India and miss World in 2000 Priyanka Chopra has become a household name from India to Indianapolis. Being one of the most famous women in India and with the spotlight constantly pointed in her direction the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador has undoubtedly harnessed a signature style. Always dressed to impress, Chopra isn’t afraid to mix and match her chic style wearing some of the biggest international designers as she appears in magazines and red carpets. At the Academy Awards this year she looked flawless in a Ralph & Russo column dress and then outdid herself at the Met Gala wearing a Ralph Lauren trench coat with an extended train.
Ruby Rose
Best known for her role in the Netflix series, ‘Orange is the New Black’ Ruby Rose is known for her casual and edge style on and off the red carpet. Rose is one of the most diversely fashionable people that made the best-dressed list this year. With a cool and confident aura, Rose is able to make any outfit look good from a frilly oversized tunic and leggings to a fitted pantsuit. Her androgynous style proved that fashion can be fluid and that masculine and feminine pieces have a place in everyone’s wardrobe.
Gigi Hadid
The Hadid family style is definitely high society and daughter Gigi isn’t afraid to mix couture and athleisure wear in the same week. Hadid’s career in fashion and design has made her an international success and her fashion sense has fans from around the world wondering what she will wear next. Hadid is a supermodel in her own right and has expanded her resume to include director, student, and fashion designer.
Yara Sayeh Shahidi
Not many teenagers can say they had a year that included meeting Hilary Clinton, advocating for girl’s education with Michelle Obama, getting accepted to Harvard and being a spokeswoman for their generation. Yara Shahidi is a rising star whose fashion sense is evolved far beyond her mere 17 years. This young “Black-ish” star is of African-American and Iranian decent bringing politics, religion, and social awareness to everything she does. Yara’s style can be described as college-cool and her natural beauty make her a showstopper wherever she goes. This young star proves that fashion can be both unique and practical.
Alluring Arabs
Salma Abu Deif
When you think of Arab styles, your mind usually tends to wonder into more modest subtle looks. Salma Abu Deif, however, is breaking those stereotypes with a sledgehammer. The beautiful actress is not afraid to be bold and dress fierce. Her Instagram is not only filled with daring styles but also daring adventures, showing that her fashion choices are more than just clothes, but an expression of her personality.
Nancy Ajram
Since when has the beautiful singer, Nancy Ajram, not been a fashion icon. Every year we manage to be more and more mesmerized with the singer’s beauty, and her glamorous personality seems to shine along with it. With sparkling gowns and perfect hair, the artist is just the epitome of typical Arab glamour.
Yousra
Having been in the spotlight for decades, Yousra has gone through many style changes. However, none ring as lovely as the actress’s latest sophisticated look. Mature and elegant, the actress perfectly embodies what it means to have lived through the age of cinema and still look like you just got your start. Class and poise, Yousra doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to her style.
Amina Khalil
This year saw the continued rise of Amina Khalil off and on the runway. Wveryone was watching her every move- not to mention her style. Known now to us as the representation of sweet and chic, Khalil manages to make work friendly clothing look like it’s meant for a casual night out. With mixes of pastels and light patterns, Khalil has also been seen in fashion looks by Egyptian home-grown brands.
Dorra Zarouk
If Dorra Zarouk’s Instagram page says anything about her, it is that she loves timeless fashion. While some of the items she wore feature a modern twist, Zarouk has been wearing many decade inspired outfits. Poufy sleeves and classic gowns all add to the actress’s timeless looks. Whether it’s the twenties or the seventies, the Tunisian was sure to rock it with flair.
Fashionable Duos
Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez
One of the newest Latinx couples made their debut as a couple last year at the Met Gala.
The timeless 41-year-old Jennifer Lopez known as J.Lo and retired New York Yankees baseball start Alex Rodriguez as the king and queen of New York City. Rodriguez told reporters that he and Lopez are “very much twins” as Latinos from New York and have similar taste in almost everything from food to fashion. While their relationship is new, fans are anticipating a very trendy 2018 for the couple.
Kim & Kanye West
One of the most talked about couples on the planet, Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West are a power couple that is breaking down fashion barriers and bringing couture to the streets of Los Angeles. From their own labels to supporting their friends and families fashion ventures the Kardashian-West’s are the one of the best-dressed couples in Hollywood today. With close relationships with fashions kingpins including Oliver Rousteing of Balmain, Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy and Valentino Garavani Kim and Kanye are fashion royalty.
George &Amaal Clooney
Power couple George and Amal Clooney are a red carpet feature at most major events. American actor and high profile human rights lawyer respectively, this couple knows how to look immaculate in the spotlight. The couple favors labels such as Giambattista Valli, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen ,and Stella McCartney. The couple has earned their spot on 2017’s list of best dressed celebrity couples and next year will be a family affair for this fashion forward couple and their twins.
David &Victoria Beckham
Soccer star and ex-Spice Girl popstar David and Victoria Beckham have evolved their style in the public eye. This British couple has been on the best dressed list for the last decade for good reason. With sophisticated style, great taste in clothes and accessories, and many designer campaigns under their belts 2017 has been another year of fashion bests for the couple. David has become a menswear icon and isn’t afraid to play with his style and try new looks and Victoria is the ultimate queen of monochrome.
Beyoncé & Jay Z
Welcoming twins this year, hip-hop couple singer Beyoncé and rapper Jay-Z had an interesting year in fashion. Taking a backseat to his pregnant wife, Jay remained calm, cool, and collected in his usual rap mogul chic wardrobe. Incorporating ultra-vibrant prints into her pregnancy wardrobe Beyoncé “broke the internet” with her maternity photos. The Bey-Hive went wild as photos emerged online of the couple celebrating the birth of their twins with an African-inspired fertility goddess photo shoot. To end the year, the iconic couple dressed up for Halloween as their 90s counterparts Biggie Smalls and Lil’ Kim.
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend
As a couple, these two are sometimes opposites with their own individual styles. John’s causal dress code often finds him in jeans and a t-shirt and Teigen’s runway ready style has her wearing sexy high-end pieces. Opposites attract making them a dynamic-duo. For fashion week in October Teigen showed off her model legs in a sexy black Miu miu dress accessorized with silver as her and Legend roamed the streets of Paris.
By: Amy N. Pugsley & Nour Ibrahim
