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The looks that defined the decade in fashion

The looks that defined the decade in fashion

Men wearing whatever they want, women leading couture houses, Rihanna's Met Gala triumphs: fashion has – largely – grown up over the past 10 years.

Fashion guests wearing sneakers outside the Prada show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020. Getty Images

Lauren SamsFashion editor

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In April 2010, the first iPad was released. Now, there’s every chance you’re reading this not on your iPad – breakthrough technology at the time – but your phone. There’ll probably come a time soon when you can read this on your watch, or maybe through a pair of smart glasses. Which is all to say: time moves quickly.

A lot has happened in 10 years. We witnessed the rise and rise of luxury and online e-tailers like Net-A-Porter and, closer to home, The Iconic. Lady Gaga went from wearing a meat dress at the Video Music Awards in September 2010 to wearing the Tiffany diamond at this year’s Oscar. Hillary Clinton brought back the scrunchie – and the pantsuit – while Melania Trump made her feelings about migrant children known via a Zara coat (or did she?).

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Lauren Sams
Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com

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