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The year's best dressed celebrities were those who cultivated a unique fashion identity, took exciting risks, and stood out from the pack.

What a year for fashion, huh? The red carpets were bustling in 2023, between , the , , and the return of glitzy Hollywood premieres . As ’s attested, A-list stars commanded the step-and-repeats in a variety of striking, innovating looks. And as we near the end of the year, the time has come to reflect on which notable names served up the very fashion moments. Drumroll, please: It’s our annual round-up of the year’s best-dressed celebs. Of course, compiling the year’s best-dressed stars was no easy feat. To zero in on the final cut, looked to the red carpet standouts who cultivated a unique fashion identity, taking exciting risks. On the list? There are fixtures such as Rihanna and Tilda Swinton, of course, but there are newcomers too, such as and , both of whom are major contenders for the upcoming 2024 awards season. and are two of the stylish gents who made the cut. All of these A-listers made red carpet dressing look like sport—fusing the classic and the contemporary with grace and, in so doing, creating fresh and modern end results. If nailing personal style a sport, they all get gold medals. Below, behold ’s 15 best-dressed celebrities of the year. Taylor Russell After last year with her promotional appearances for the film , Taylor Russell continued her style reign in 2023 with a slew of looks sculptural, sleek and forward-thinking. While many of her winning red carpet looks were designed by Loewe—she is now a muse for designer Jonathan Anderson and the house—that didn’t mean that her ensembles felt overtly branded, or seemed devoid of Russell’s personality. In fact, she and stylist Ryan Hastings achieved quite the opposite: She stole the spotlight in crystal-bodice gowns, tailored black suiting, and fringed maxi dresses. Hunter Schafer Working with stylist Dara Allen, Hunter Schafer proved to be one of the boldest Hollywood dressers this year, embracing eye-popping prints and embellishments, metallic finishes, and skin-baring silhouettes. “Hunter and I wanted to push the envelope with fashion on the red carpet,” Allan in November, during the press tour. Some of Schafer’s best looks? They include the made of upcycled metal flowers, the hand-painted , and of course, the . Yseult French singer Yseult is no stranger to high fashion, having for brands such as Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga. This year, she also proved she has the makings of a true red carpet star. “I love wearing a garment that makes me feel strong vulnerable,” Yseult told of her personal style earlier this year. Her 2023 fashion choices have certainly been strong: She has commanded the step-and-repeat in fitted leather mini dresses, streamlined tuxedos, and elegant caped gowns. Emma Corrin If you think you need a glitzy gown to prevail in Hollywood, think again: Emma Corrin’s quirky approach to red carpet dressing has been a standout of the year. “What’s exciting about working with Emma is that they’re a risk-taker,” Harry Lambert, Corrin’s stylist, last year. “They want to have fun. They’re excited by fashion. They’re not scared of it.” The star experimented with a range of unexpected looks in 2023, ranging from paired with a sheer skirt, to styled with a buttoned-up cardigan. Nobody did the trend better. Jacob Elordi Between and , Jacob Elordi had quite the whirlwind cinematic year—with many standout red carpet moments to match. Styled by the duo , the actor has emerged as one of the best-dressed men in Hollywood: The lanky star mixed classic tailoring with unexpected accents such as pussybow blouses, short-shorts, and ’70s-style, broad-collared shirts. These oh-so-modern ensembles struck the right balance of classic and contemporary, masculine and feminine. Plus, the man knows . Rihanna When Rihanna to the 2023 Met Gala, her white, silk-faille Valentino gown and floral cape was well worth the wait: As usual, the star showed up to the red carpet to deliver a memorable look. It’s a fashion sentiment that she and stylist Jahleel Weaver nailed all year long. Even while expecting baby number two with A$AP Rocky, the superstar redefined what maternity style can look like (and, spoiler alert, mom-to-be ensembles be impossibly cool). Her standout moments of 2023 ranged from the red Loewe jumpsuit she wore while performing at the Super Bowl, to the black, body-hugging Alaïa gown she donned for the Oscars. Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton has always marched to the beat of her own drum, and the star’s approach to red carpet style in 2023 was no different. Working with longtime stylist Jerry Stafford, the actor chose smart, structural looks that challenged the status quo. Did she pull off Jean Paul Gaultier by Haider Ackermann’s ? Check. How about sophisticated Chanel tweeds, or slinky Haider pant suits? Check-check. Where other A-listers slipped into ethereal gowns, Swinton gravitated towards sharp tailoring instead—and the diversions paid off. A$AP Rocky When A$AP Rocky released his 2013 track “Fashion Killa,” . A decade later, the rapper is still Read more