From Lady Gaga's rhinestone cowgirl makeover to Gigi Hadid's bombshell glamor to Kylie Jenner's sexy social media star style, 2016 welcomed a slew of trends and fashion experimentation from our favorite pop stars, supermodels, movie stars and It Kids.

While some blossomed into surprisingly chic style stars this year, like actress Hailee Steinfeld, others merely continued their indisputable fashion-forward reign, like Madonna, who in her fifth decade of iconoclastic fame retains her ability to turn heads thanks to her unapologetic sartorial flair.

Meanwhile, music stars like Zendaya and Keke Palmer hit it out of the park every time they hit a red carpet, thanks to their affinity for effortlessly merging street style with couture. Fifth Harmony also constantly stunned in color-coordinated ensembles, while K-pop queen CL continued her edgy, colorful fashion streak.

Curious to see who else made our list? Click through the gallery above to discover 2016's biggest fashion stars!

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