Here's our 2021 rewind of fashion's most memorable moments.

How have we already reached the end of 2021? It seems like it was just mere months ago when Gucci brought back its iconic bags worn by history's most beloved women, or perhaps when Lady Gaga donned a bulletproof Schiaparelli gown during the inauguration of President Joe Biden. The year was filled with fashion looks that made 2021 one of the most memorable in recent fashion history. With Fashion Week's in-person comeback and iconic Halloween looks that welcomed a new era of fashion post-pandemic, we're looking back at the best and most iconic fashion moments of the year.

Credited for reimagining and reviving the outmoded Italian house with a modern approach, Daniel Lee's abrupt exit from Bottega Veneta sent shockwaves across the fashion industry.&nbsp;

Zendaya Becomes The Youngest CFDA Icon Awardee

Zendaya wearing Vera Wang.

Taking home the Fashion Icon Award at the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/cfda-fashion-awards-2021-best-looks-red-carpet-zendaya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 </a><a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/cfda-fashion-awards-2021-best-looks-red-carpet-zendaya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards</a>, the&nbsp;Dune&nbsp;star made heads turn in a Vera Wang bandeau and skirt ensemble styled by fashion's most sought-after powerhouse stylist <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/law-roach-hollywood-stylist-zendaya-anya-taylor-joy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Law Roach</a>.

A collaboration no one saw coming. Kim Kardashian's Skims and Milanese luxury house Fendi <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/fendi-x-skims-capsule-collection-kim-kardashian-kim-jones" target="_blank" rel="noopener">joined forces</a> to create a body-sculpting collection plastered with dual monogram logos.

The "Watermelon Sugar" artist isn't known to shy away from gender-breaking style choices. <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/harry-styles-launches-new-life-brand-pleasing-beauty-skincare" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harry Styles</a>, along with his <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/every-look-harry-styles-love-on-tour-gucci-alessandro-michele" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Love On Tour</a> bandmates, dressed in Wizard of Oz-themed costumes with Dorothy donned by none other than Styles himself.

Feminist Revisionism in "The Great"

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/elle-fanning-catherine-the-great-custom-vivienne-westwood-pearls-award-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elle Fanning</a> stars in the period drama The Great&nbsp;that tells the story of Russian queen Catherine the Great and her quest in overthrowing Emperor Peter III. The costume design of The Great stands as a potential competition against Peter Morgan's The Crown.

Beyonc&eacute; &amp; Jay-Z's Tiffany's ad

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/beyonce-jay-z-tiffany-and-co-about-love-campaign-fall-winter-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beyonc&eacute; &amp; Jay-Z</a> stunned the world in their Breakfast at Tiffany's-inpired campaign for luxury jewelry brand Tiffany &amp; Co. The couple posed in front of a rare Jean-Michel Basquiat painting with Beyonc&eacute; being the fourth woman in history to wear the priceless Tiffany Yellow Diamond after socialite Mary Whitehouse, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/audrey-hepburn-givenchy-little-black-dress-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Audrey Hepburn</a>, and Lady Gaga.

Jessica Chastain &amp; Oscar Isaac's Viral Arm Peck

The flirty red carpet moment between L'OFFICIEL cover star <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/jessica-chastain-movies-interview-eyes-of-tammy-faye-scenes-from-a-marriage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jessica Chastain</a> and&nbsp;Scenes From a Marriage co-star Oscar Isaac went <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/jessica-chastain-oscar-isaac-red-carpet-viral-moment-scenes-from-a-marriage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">viral</a> on the Internet during the Venice Film Festival. Chastain was humored by the reactions surrounding the iconic kiss saying, &ldquo;My left arm is a bit jealous of my right.&rdquo;

From Paris to Milan, New York to London, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-paris-fashion-week-spring-summer-2022-street-style" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fashion Week</a> festivities commenced once again in-person after nearly a two-year long break. Brands brought back their iconic shows and attendees hit the streets in their best looks captured by the world's best street style photographers.

Gucci launched a reissue of its 1991 bamboo bag worn by none other than the people's princess, Princess Diana. With a brand new logo birthed during Alessandro Michele's tenure, the reissue bag came in an array of colors and accesories that lean towards a modern design approach.

Lady Gaga Wore A Bulletproof Schiaparelli Dress During Biden's Inauguration

At the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/lady-gaga-wears-giant-dove-for-peace-while-singing-inauguration-national-anthem" target="_blank" rel="noopener">inauguration</a> of the 46th President of the United States Joe Biden, the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/lady-gaga-house-of-gucci-red-carpet-premiere-fashion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">House of Gucci</a> star performed the national anthem in a bulletproof custom Schiaparelli ensemble with a gold dove brooch symbolic to the momentous event.

The 10 Most Memorable Fashion Moments of 2021

Tags

Related Articles

Fashion

Best Fashion Moments of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Fashion

The 12 Biggest Fashion Moments of 2020

Fashion

The Best Fashion Moments From the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards

Recommended posts for you

Beauty

6 Best Products to Lighten Your Hair at Home

Pop culture

Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal's Relationship Timeline

Fashion

Best Celebrity Vintage Fashion Moments

Shopping

The Best Valentine's Night Out Looks To Shop Now

Music

5 Shocking Snubs at the 2023 Grammys

Shopping

What to Get Your Valentine According to Their Zodiac Sign

Shopping

Jewelry Gift Ideas For Valentine's Day

Travel & Living

Where to Spend Valentine's Day in NYC