Now that 2021 is basically done for, let’s take a look at some of the celebrities who didn’t just manage to entertain us with their body of work, but also inspired many of our fashion choices and motivated us to be riskier with our style outlooks with their boldest outfits during the red carpet, magazine cover shoots, or any kind of promotion. So, here’s a graceful hat tip to 10 of the most influential celebrity style icons of 2021.

Zendaya

She has been dominating the fashion scene in Hollywood for some years now. However, 2021 is her year to shine. How can you look away from her in this yellow custom Valentino gown that she donned during Oscar’s red carpet? Even during the red carpet events of Dune and Spiderman: No Way Home cemented Zendaya as a fashionista as well as a great actress.

EXO Kai

2021 has been the versatile year in Kai‘s career since 2012. As the global brand ambassador for the international fashion giant Gucci, he launched his own collection. Released an album in June along with other active members of EXO. Released a solo album In November titled Peaches. But this wasn’t enough for the South Korean Musician as he also graced the cover of many fashion magazines as well. He knows exactly when to bring his A-game when it comes to styling.

Harry Styles

A perfect example of a person who is always in tune with both their masculine as well as the feminine side. And this is not just us saying that. Ever since Harry Styles made his solo appearance on the cover of Vogue in a dress, His guts in terms of fashion choices have always been worthy of a conversation. This guy knows how to pull at your heartstrings with his music and Haute outfits.

Dua Lipa

This popstar is not known for going with the trend, but for starting trends. Whether it’s on the red carpet event of the Grammys’ or our Instagram timeline, Dua Lipa knows exactly when, where, and how to strut her stuff with elegance with a load of sass.

Timothee Chalamet

Timothee Chalamet knows how to bring street styles into the world of the red carpet(of Met Gala no less). Men’s fashion can get pretty boring especially when it’s the repetition of the same thing. But Timothee always spruces things up with his personal flair. And we live for that.

EXO Sehun

When we speak of fashion how can we leave behind the Makne (youngest) and the most Promising model of EXO? Sehun has been in the modeling industry since early 2014. The Apple of his members’ eye even looks stylish when he takes his dogs for a walk. And in 2021 he officially became the global ambassador of the fashion mogul Dior.

Zoë Kravitz

If we speak of the genetic lottery, Zoë Kravitz hit the jackpot. The Daughter of rocker Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, she undoubtedly inherited her fashion sense from the two. She is capable of setting the tone for any occasion. And what’s more amazing is that her fashion journey includes a longtime brand ambassadorship for Yves Saint Laurent.

So, let us know which of these celebrity style icons inspired you the most in 2021. And if you feel like there are other celebrities who should’ve made the list, then comment their names below. Maybe we’ll make a sequel to this.