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Fashion Wrap 2018 — Jasmine, Imogen, Kim, Emily. Picture: Supplied
Fashion Wrap 2018 — Jasmine, Imogen, Kim, Emily. Picture: Supplied

Fashion hits and misses of 2018, from Meghan Markle to Kim Kardashian

It has been an iconic year for fashion.

The Kardashians — if it was even possible — have further pushed the dial in the barely-there department, showing off more skin than ever before.

Kim K also managed to cement lycra bike pants as a high fashion piece, while also bringing back neon.

On the other end of the spectrum, the newly crowned Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, made fashion history with her royal wedding dress.

She continues to stun royal watchers in jawdropping outfits every time she steps out.

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Some of her looks may be breaking time-old monarchy rules but it’s definitely working for designers whose outfits are an immediate sell-out.

The midriff, big sneakers, edgy activewear and catwoman-style jumpsuits were also a common trend among celebrities this year.

But for every hit, there was a string of diabolical misses.

From dresses that could barely fit in photos, to next level flesh flashing gowns and outfits that are almost impossible to describe (Madonna at the Met Gala, we’re looking at you), these are some of fashion’s best and worst moments this year.

A fashion moment in history, where Meghan Markle wore an iconic Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy wedding gown. Picture: AP
A fashion moment in history, where Meghan Markle wore an iconic Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy wedding gown. Picture: AP
The Duchess of Sussex gave the first glimpse of her baby bump in Fiji, wearing a gorgeous blue gown. Picture: Ian Vogler — Pool/Getty Images
The Duchess of Sussex gave the first glimpse of her baby bump in Fiji, wearing a gorgeous blue gown. Picture: Ian Vogler — Pool/Getty Images
Meg had another showstopping fashion moment in Sydney, in this Oscar De La Renta number. Picture: Ian Vogler/Getty Images
Meg had another showstopping fashion moment in Sydney, in this Oscar De La Renta number. Picture: Ian Vogler/Getty Images
She may have been crowned woman of the year this night but Thank U, Next Ariana on this strange gumdrop dress and matching boots. Picture: AFP
She may have been crowned woman of the year this night but Thank U, Next Ariana on this strange gumdrop dress and matching boots. Picture: AFP
We just need to know if Nicki Minaj had a mirror in her hotel room before she stepped out in this disaster. Picture: Miguel Medina/AFP
We just need to know if Nicki Minaj had a mirror in her hotel room before she stepped out in this disaster. Picture: Miguel Medina/AFP
Madonna, you’re supposed to the be queen of fashion. You really, really let us down at the Met Gala. Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Madonna, you’re supposed to the be queen of fashion. You really, really let us down at the Met Gala. Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Well if you’ve got the body for it, and you’re Gigi Hadid, why not wear a skin tight catwoman jumpsuit? Picture: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret
Well if you’ve got the body for it, and you’re Gigi Hadid, why not wear a skin tight catwoman jumpsuit? Picture: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret
Same sentiment goes for Gigi’s sis, Bella. Pushing the fashion boundaries runs in the family! Picture: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images
Same sentiment goes for Gigi’s sis, Bella. Pushing the fashion boundaries runs in the family! Picture: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images
Who does Jared Leto think he is? Lord Disick? Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Who does Jared Leto think he is? Lord Disick? Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Pink nightmare, via JLo. Picture: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images
Pink nightmare, via JLo. Picture: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images
ASAP Rocky looking like all of us when we rock up to family functions hungover. Picture: Jesse Grant/Getty Images
ASAP Rocky looking like all of us when we rock up to family functions hungover. Picture: Jesse Grant/Getty Images
She didn’t win the Oscar, but Margot Robbie won best dressed on the night. Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images/AFP
She didn’t win the Oscar, but Margot Robbie won best dressed on the night. Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images/AFP
J-Law was an absolute golden goddess in this to-die-for dress at the premiere of Red Sparrow. Picture: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images
J-Law was an absolute golden goddess in this to-die-for dress at the premiere of Red Sparrow. Picture: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images
Kim Kardashian just nailing life at the Met Gala. Yes. Queen. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Kim Kardashian just nailing life at the Met Gala. Yes. Queen. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Sadly, she doesn’t always hit the mark. Here she wears your grandads old baggy suit he refuses to replace. Picture: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Create & Cultivate
Sadly, she doesn’t always hit the mark. Here she wears your grandads old baggy suit he refuses to replace. Picture: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Create & Cultivate
Pink was popular this year, but this shade is just too Barbie. No-cole Kidman. Picture: AFP/Jean-Baptiste Lacroix
Pink was popular this year, but this shade is just too Barbie. No-cole Kidman. Picture: AFP/Jean-Baptiste Lacroix
Kate all I can say is why would you do this to us? What did we ever do to you? Picture: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Kate all I can say is why would you do this to us? What did we ever do to you? Picture: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Kendall Jenner raised eyebrows with this see-through nipple number. Picture: Matrix
Kendall Jenner raised eyebrows with this see-through nipple number. Picture: Matrix
Well it’s pretty obvious how Hailey Baldwin managed to lock down the most in-demand bachelor on the planet. Picture: AFP/Lisa O'Connor
Well it’s pretty obvious how Hailey Baldwin managed to lock down the most in-demand bachelor on the planet. Picture: AFP/Lisa O'Connor
Our Aussie golden girl had a massive year on screen, and with it her fashion choices became more and more bold. Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images
Our Aussie golden girl had a massive year on screen, and with it her fashion choices became more and more bold. Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images
Lady Gaga, you were amazing in A Star Is Born, but you look like a feather duster. Picture: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
Lady Gaga, you were amazing in A Star Is Born, but you look like a feather duster. Picture: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
Normally a fashion favourite, Emma Stone stepped out at the Oscars in the most boring outfit in history. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Normally a fashion favourite, Emma Stone stepped out at the Oscars in the most boring outfit in history. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Blac Chyna. It’s a no from us. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Blac Chyna. It’s a no from us. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
If anyone was going to make neon a wardrobe staple again, it was going to be Kim Kardashian. Picture: Backgrid
If anyone was going to make neon a wardrobe staple again, it was going to be Kim Kardashian. Picture: Backgrid
This wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but Lady Gaga looked incredible in this boundary-pushing ensemble. Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images
This wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but Lady Gaga looked incredible in this boundary-pushing ensemble. Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images
Bella can honestly not step one foot wrong. This dress was a showstopper. Picture: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret
Bella can honestly not step one foot wrong. This dress was a showstopper. Picture: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret
Amber Heard stepping out in grandma’s curtains. Picture: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images
Amber Heard stepping out in grandma’s curtains. Picture: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images
Pink, we love you, but it looked like your daughter made this in arts and crafts time. Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS
Pink, we love you, but it looked like your daughter made this in arts and crafts time. Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS
Amber Rose looking like she’s going to a Halloween party even though she wasn’t. Picture: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for MTV
Amber Rose looking like she’s going to a Halloween party even though she wasn’t. Picture: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for MTV
Kendall’s red carpet moments this year have all turned heads for the right reasons. Especially this one. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Kendall’s red carpet moments this year have all turned heads for the right reasons. Especially this one. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Off the rack it looks like it doesn’t work. On Gigi Hadid, it works. My gosh, it works. Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Off the rack it looks like it doesn’t work. On Gigi Hadid, it works. My gosh, it works. Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Possibly the most iconic look of 2018. Blake Lively cementing herself as a fashion queen at the Met Gala. Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Possibly the most iconic look of 2018. Blake Lively cementing herself as a fashion queen at the Met Gala. Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Katy Perry taking California Gurl wayyyyyyyyyyyy tooooooo literally. Picture: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for QVC
Katy Perry taking California Gurl wayyyyyyyyyyyy tooooooo literally. Picture: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for QVC
It was the biggest Aussie wedding of the year, but to a lot of people, Karl Stefanovic’s wife Jasmine Yarbrough’s dress fell flat. Picture: Supplied
It was the biggest Aussie wedding of the year, but to a lot of people, Karl Stefanovic’s wife Jasmine Yarbrough’s dress fell flat. Picture: Supplied
Rihanna as the pope. It didn’t please a lot of people, but it certainly made fashion headlines. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Rihanna as the pope. It didn’t please a lot of people, but it certainly made fashion headlines. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Cardi B rose this year to become one of tinsel town’s most fashionable divas. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Cardi B rose this year to become one of tinsel town’s most fashionable divas. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Jennifer Lawrence braving a London winter in this sizzling number. Picture: John Phillips/John Phillips/Getty Images
Jennifer Lawrence braving a London winter in this sizzling number. Picture: John Phillips/John Phillips/Getty Images
Arguably the most influential Kardashian, Kylie Jenner made headlines showing off her post baby body at the Met Gala. Picture: Getty
Arguably the most influential Kardashian, Kylie Jenner made headlines showing off her post baby body at the Met Gala. Picture: Getty
Emily Ratajkowski caused controversy in Sydney this year flaunting a string bikini. Picture: Instagram
Emily Ratajkowski caused controversy in Sydney this year flaunting a string bikini. Picture: Instagram
Aussie red carpets are certainly not exempt from a fashion fail. Imogen Anthony, we’re looking at you. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
Aussie red carpets are certainly not exempt from a fashion fail. Imogen Anthony, we’re looking at you. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
Chloe Moretz. Please sack your stylist. The damage from this is irrepairable. Picture: David Livingston/Getty Images/AFP
Chloe Moretz. Please sack your stylist. The damage from this is irrepairable. Picture: David Livingston/Getty Images/AFP
It wouldn’t be a fashion list without Queen Bey, who blew minds at Coachella in Balmain. Picture: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella
It wouldn’t be a fashion list without Queen Bey, who blew minds at Coachella in Balmain. Picture: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella
Yes, you can see Kendall’s naked bod. Somehow, still looks glamorous. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Chopard
Yes, you can see Kendall’s naked bod. Somehow, still looks glamorous. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Chopard
Who else can pull off snakeskin everything, including a bucket hat? No-one. Just Rihanna. Picture: Christian Gilles
Who else can pull off snakeskin everything, including a bucket hat? No-one. Just Rihanna. Picture: Christian Gilles
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, proving she really is the queen of style because she can wear crowns. Picture: WPA Pool/Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, proving she really is the queen of style because she can wear crowns. Picture: WPA Pool/Getty Images
Zendaya went from Disney star to high fashion star this year. Picture: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
Zendaya went from Disney star to high fashion star this year. Picture: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
Another iconic Margot Robbie red carpet moment. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP
Another iconic Margot Robbie red carpet moment. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP

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