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16 outfits Taylor Swift has worn this year, ranked from worst to best

21 October 2026 at 15:37
Taylor Swift at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17.
Taylor Swift at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17.

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  • Taylor Swift has been busy attending awards shows, sporting events, and more this year.
  • Her signature style has been on display at every occasion.
  • Swift's best looks have been simple and elegant. Her worst was too corporate.

Taylor Swift is back.

No, she hasn't announced her 13th studio album or another massive world tour. She's simply stepped back into the spotlight after a few quiet months away.

Since March, the music icon has been photographed at awards shows, walking around New York City, and sitting in suites at Arrowhead Stadium — in support of her husband, Travis Kelce, of course.

Naturally, she's worn statement outfits for each occasion. Designer jackets, expensive jewelry, and luxury handbags remain her signatures.

Some of her recent looks are the epitome of her effortless street style, while others haven't made much sense. Here's how we'd rank what she's worn this year, from worst to best.

Taylor Swift brought back peplum tops in May, but she probably shouldn't have.
Taylor Swift in New York City on May 14.
Taylor Swift in New York City on May 14.

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She was photographed in New York City wearing a $1,190 white button-up blouse from Stella McCartney, $1,350 The Row trousers, sandals from the same brand, and a black leather belt.

The bottom half of the outfit was chic, but her top looked too formal, making the outfit feel corporate.

It couldn't be saved by Swift's $4,500 Fendi bag or her Cartier Santos Demoiselle watch.

The outfit she wore to a Chiefs game in September wasn't memorable.
Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 20.
Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 20.

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Swift was spotted on September 20 standing in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium with her mom and mother-in-law.

She kept her outfit simple that day: denim bottoms, a black leather belt, and a $40 Chiefs tank top from Wear by Erin Andrews.

There was nothing really wrong with the outfit; the musician looked cute and comfortable. Still, it was so simple that most fans probably won't remember it next season.

The same could be said for the checkered dress she wore a few days earlier.
Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 14.
Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 14.

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At another Chiefs game, Swift wore a $295 checkered dress from Guest in Residence.

It was a sweet, festive choice for the occasion, especially when paired with her signature red lipstick.

At the same time, though, the pattern made the dress resemble a picnic tablecloth, which wasn't ideal.

One tweak could have saved Swift's 2026 MTV Video Music Awards look.
Taylor Swift poses at the MTV Video Music Awards beside a rear view of her black-and-silver dress.
Taylor Swift attends the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2026.

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She arrived on the blue carpet wearing a couture gown from Tamara Ralph. It had a halter neckline, a black velvet bodice with a mesh back, and a sparkling silver skirt that wrapped around her hips and reached the floor.

From the front, Swift looked powerful and stylish.

Unfortunately, the thick, lace-up feature on the back of the dress made it look less elegant.

She chose elevated basics for an NBA playoff game, though they weren't super memorable.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at a 2026 Knicks and Cavaliers game.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at a 2026 Knicks and Cavaliers game.

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Swift and Kelce were sitting courtside when the Knicks played the Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

Both wore denim outfits for the game, though Swift's look was undoubtedly flashier. She paired $790 Stella McCartney jeans with a black denim jacket and a chain-embellished tank top from the designer.

Swift also sported a Dior purse, Stella McCartney sandals, and an assortment of gold jewelry — including her massive engagement ring.

The outfit was fun, but also simple and a little forgettable.

Swift was ready for fall when she made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" in October.
Dakota Johnson and Taylor Swift at "Saturday Night Live" on October 3.
Dakota Johnson and Taylor Swift at "Saturday Night Live" on October 3.

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She took the stage alongside her friend, Dakota Johnson, wearing a $595 Simkhai brown plaid minidress. Swift also wore a $1,500 Yves Saint Laurent chain belt, a gold Cartier bracelet, Burberry boots, and hoop earrings.

The outfit didn't make for her flashiest fashion moment, but it was cute and understated.

She embraced her girl-next-door vibe for a New York City outing in June.
Taylor Swift in New York City on June 15.
Taylor Swift in New York City on June 15.

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Photographers captured Swift wearing a $295 Guest in Residence polo top, light-wash denim jeans, Gucci sandals, a matching leather belt, and an assortment of gold jewelry.

She also carried the large Chloé Penelope bag.

It was one of Swift's most cohesive looks so far this year.

The musician accepted 7 iHeartRadio awards in a green corseted minidress.
Taylor Swift at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Taylor Swift at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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Wiederhoeft designed the ensemble, which was sleeveless and decorated with silver sparkles.

Swift wore it with $36,000 Dena Kemp earrings and Jimmy Choo sandals. The assortment of rings and bracelets she wore also retailed for $36,000.

Swift looked pretty, and her outfit was solid. It wasn't her best look of the year, but it was far from her worst.

Swift's street style reemerged in April, and it was strong from the start.
Taylor Swift in New York City on April 27.
Taylor Swift in New York City on April 27.

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On one New York City outing, Swift paired a blue-and-white striped Staud dress with $1,195 Christian Louboutin sandals and a yellow mini Lady Dior bag.

The outfit was fun and perfect for summer. The mix of diamond and opal jewelry she wore with it only added to the look.

Her date-night style this year has been feminine and flowing.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City on May 15.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City on May 15.

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Just look at the floral Doen dress she wore for a night out with Kelce in May. The off-the-shoulder design had puffed sleeves, a semi-sheer skirt, and a ruffled neckline.

The dress was cute on its own, but it looked even better with Swift's choice of accessories: $920 Aquazzura sandals, gold jewelry, and a small raffia bag.

Swift proved that you can't go wrong with a classic black-and-white outfit.
Taylor Swift in New York City on May 12.
Taylor Swift in New York City on May 12.

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On a different night in New York City, Swift was photographed wearing a white Retrofête minidress. The simple garment had a high neckline, long sleeves, and a short pleated skirt.

On its own, the dress might not have stood out on Swift. However, she accessorized to perfection.

She contrasted the garment with a slouchy black Dior purse, Gucci slingback heels, and a ponytail.

Even as a wedding guest, Swift sparkled.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City on May 16.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City on May 16.

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Swift and Kelce attended a wedding in New York City in May and were photographed outside the event.

While Kelce sported a black Essentials suit with subtle pinstripes, Swift glowed beside him in a shimmering Maria Lucia Hohan gown.

The sleeveless design had waist cutouts, all-over ruching, and thin straps.

It looked stunning on Swift, who wore it with gold Aquazzura sandals and opal jewelry that previously belonged to Elizabeth Taylor (whom Swift name-checked on her latest album).

Swift showed some spirit at a major NBA Finals game.
Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden for the NBA Finals.
Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden for the NBA Finals.

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Swift sat courtside with Mariska Hargitay, the Haim sisters, and other Knicks fans who cheered their way through Game 4.

Her outfit for the night was perfectly on brand. Made by Alana Haim, Swift's blue T-shirt had "Stevie Knicks" printed in orange across the chest.

The shirt was festive and fun, nodding to Swift's love for both the sports team and the iconic musician. She wore it with Area jeans and chain-adorned sandal heels.

She looked glamorous in a black floral gown at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction.
Taylor Swift at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction in New York City.
Taylor Swift at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction in New York City.

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Swift became the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June.

She wore a custom Givenchy gown for the occasion. It was black, strapless, and corseted at the bodice, which connected to a floor-length skirt with a thigh-high slit.

It was a memorable look for an equally memorable night.

The pop star looked more like a princess at the "Toy Story 5" premiere.
Taylor Swift at the "Toy Story 5" premiere in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift at the "Toy Story 5" premiere in Los Angeles.

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Swift arrived on the red carpet wearing a patchwork minidress from Erdem.

It had a corset bodice, off-the-shoulder sleeves, exaggerated pockets, and a raw hemline.

The dress was playful, fashion-forward, and the perfect choice for a movie premiere.

Swift sparkled her way down the Academy Museum Gala red carpet.
Taylor Swift at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

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Dior designed Swift's baby-blue gown, which suited her in silhouette and color.

It was strapless with a sweetheart neckline, a glittery bow up top, all-over ruching, and a floor-length skirt with a short train.

She accessorized with Aquazzura heels and Chopard diamond jewelry.

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21 October 2026 at 06:50

La 080 Barcelona Fashion sorprendió hace cinco años impulsando un desfile de ropa de segunda mano y reciclada, sumándose a una tendencia que ya empezaba a crecer en la ciudad. Desde entonces, el compromiso con una moda más sostenible ha seguido estrechándose y el primer desfile de esta nueva edición, que se alargará hasta el viernes en el Port Vell, ha sido precisamente el 080 Reborn, nombre que lleva esta iniciativa que comandan des del primer día Fermín+Gilles, dúo de estilistas formado por Fermín Serret y Gilles Saint Martin que llevan 27 años trabajando juntos. De la nueva pasarela situada en la Marina Seca han salido entusiasmados. “El lugar es un sueño, una maravilla”, decía Fermín Serret mientras recibía felicitaciones por su propuesta Nòmade, que entiende la moda como un tráfico constante. La primera modelo, con una “joya” de vestido hallado en una planta de reciclaje, porteaba una gran maleta para este viaje.

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La modelo con un vestido de upcycling que ha abierto la pasarela en el desfile 080 Reborn.

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21 October 2026 at 01:47
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5 details you might have missed at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

19 October 2026 at 17:37
Elsa Hosk walks the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles.
Elsa Hosk walks the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles.

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  • There was a lot to see at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Sunday night.
  • Kylie Jenner modeled a $50 million bra that featured no fabric.
  • Adriana Lima, on the other hand, walked her 21st show at 45 years old.

Los Angeles lived up to its "city of angels" nickname over the weekend.

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show went to the West Coast this year and was hosted at Sony Pictures Studios on Sunday night. Gigi Hadid, Candice Swanepoel, and other iconic models all hit the runway.

Of course, there were lots of lingerie and athleisure looks on the red carpet, too.

Still, you might not have caught some of the night's best details — like the significance of certain outfits and the celebrities who made surprise appearances.

Here's what you might have missed.

Kylie Jenner modeled the 2026 Fantasy Bra, which is worth $50 million and features zero fabric.
Kylie Jenner walks the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles.
Kylie Jenner walks the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles.

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For the first time since 2018, Victoria's Secret sent a Fantasy Bra down the runway at its famed fashion show.

It collaborated with jewelers Jacob and Co. to create the one-of-a-kind piece, which took over 1,000 hours and 15 artisans to make.

On Instagram, Jacob and Co. said the bra features 4,410 diamonds totaling 1,373 carats. One of those is the brand's 75.54-carat natural Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, which hangs in the middle of the bra.

It's valued at $50 million, which makes it the most expensive Fantasy Bra ever shown on the Victoria's Secret runway.

It was also a massive surprise that Jenner, 29, who never previously walked for Victoria's Secret, had the honor of wearing the special piece. It's usually reserved for veteran models of the show.

Barbara Palvin walked the runway six weeks postpartum.
Barbara Palvin walks the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles.
Barbara Palvin walks the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles.

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Palvin walked her fifth Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Sunday — and it was one of her most impressive appearances.

The 33-year-old model delivered her first child, a son, six weeks earlier, as she and her husband Dylan Sprouse announced on Instagram in September.

Backstage at the show, Palvin told People that it was "empowering" to walk the runway, but also "not that big of a deal."

"I'm going to be six weeks postpartum tomorrow, which I think in the US most people have to go back after six weeks," she told the publication.

It's also not the first time Palvin has walked the runway after a major health event. In 2025, her husband revealed that she'd broken her foot four weeks earlier and still walked the runway in heels.

Dylan Sprouse cheered Palvin on from the audience.
Dylan Sprouse at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles.
Dylan Sprouse at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles.

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The former "Suite Life of Zack and Cody" actor, who married Palvin in 2023, was seen in videos applauding and cheering for his wife as she walked the runway.

He's made memorable appearances at past Victoria's Secret shows as well, including one time in 2018 when he brought burgers to the model backstage after the show.

Adriana Lima made history by walking in her 21st Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Adriana Lima walks the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles.
Adriana Lima walks the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles.

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You couldn't miss Lima as she walked the runway in a lime-green, lace one-piece with a plunging neckline and waist cutouts. She also wore green sandals, jewelry, and a pink floral back piece.

The 45-year-old model first walked for the brand in 1999 and was named an Angel in 2000. She's since walked while pregnant, and in three different Fantasy Bras.

Though she technically retired from the show in 2018, Lima returned when the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show made its comeback in 2024.

Elsa Hosk wore the night's biggest Angel wings.
Elsa Hosk walks the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles.
Elsa Hosk walks the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles.

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Hosk, 37, stepped onto the runway wearing a sheer, beige bodysuit and massive Angel wings made from brown feathers and flowing gold fabric.

On Instagram, the model confirmed they were the biggest wings worn on the 2026 runway.

"Thank you for trusting me and letting this new mama walk with the most gorgeous and biggest wings of the show," she wrote across an Instagram story.

Hosk gave birth to her second child, a daughter, at the end of July.

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4 of the best looks at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, and 3 that missed the mark

19 October 2026 at 15:41
Taylor Swift attends the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift attends the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

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  • The Academy Museum Gala was the most star-studded event in Los Angeles over the weekend.
  • Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, and Colman Domingo were all in attendance.
  • Unfortunately, not every celebrity outfit was a winner.

The Oscars red carpet has some competition: the Academy Museum Gala.

Since 2021, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has hosted the gala to celebrate film and raise funds for future exhibits.

This year, celebrities came out to support, and they mostly did so in style. Taylor Swift, for example, wore one of her best outfits of the year to the event on Saturday.

Unfortunately, there were some fashion duds, too.

These are the best and worst outfits we saw throughout the night.

Taylor Swift looked like a princess in a baby-blue gown with a glittery bow.
Taylor Swift at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

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Dior designed the strapless gown for Swift. It had all-over ruching, a sweetheart neckline, a floor-length skirt with a short train, and a silver bow that extended down its bodice.

Swift wore it with Aquazzura heels and Chopard diamond jewelry.

The pieces made for one of Swift's best outfits of the year, and one of the night's strongest looks. The gown's princess silhouette and light coloring suited Swift perfectly.

Kim Kardashian's vintage dress didn't feel true to her.
Kim Kardashian at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Kim Kardashian at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

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Kardashian's cream-colored gown was designed by Balenciaga in 1951. It was strapless with a ruched, baby-pink neckline, a corseted bodice, and a lace-lined skirt.

The design also had a pink bow that extended into a train across the back. She wore it with a diamond necklace and matching earrings.

The gown itself is a piece of fashion history, but it didn't suit Kardashian. Its old-school fabrics didn't match her modern style, and her short hair made the overall look appear like a costume.

Colman Domingo was dapper in satin and sparkles.
Colman Domingo at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Colman Domingo at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

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He wore a custom Valentino suit comprising a black blouse left unbuttoned, flared trousers, a bedazzled blazer, a satin cummerbund, and a matching loose tie.

The sparkling look was glamorous and accessorized well with silver pinky rings and a statement watch. It was also tailored perfectly to the actor.

Connor Storrie's outfit would have looked better with a different jacket.
Person in a long black coat and scarf poses on a black mat before white draped curtains.
Connor Storrie attends the Annual Academy Museum Gala.

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His Saint Laurent look was refined, featuring only wide-leg trousers, a satin top with a neck scarf, and a coat.

It was the latter piece that unfortunately distracted from the rest of the outfit. It was too long and looked out of place.

He either should have worn a shorter style or ditched outerwear entirely.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph wore a beautiful dress with long sleeves and a longer train.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

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Randolph wore Louis Vuitton for the occasion. Her white gown had off-the-shoulder long sleeves, a fitted bodice, and a floor-length skirt that was tailored perfectly to her height.

A back bow and train pulled the glamorous ensemble together and gave it a dramatic flair.

The best part of Randolph's look, though, was how she completed it with an updo hairstyle and diamond jewelry.

Sofia Richie should have taken a bigger fashion risk.
Sofia Richie at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Sofia Richie at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

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Richie, a model and influencer, arrived wearing vintage Versace. The black gown from 2001 was sleeveless and form-fitting, with a high neckline, long skirt, and skinny attached train.

She looked pretty, but her dress was overly simple — especially when paired with a slick-back bun hairstyle and minimal jewelry.

Adding bold makeup or statement accessories could have elevated the look.

Greta Lee stunned in sequins.
Greta Lee at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Greta Lee at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

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She wore Dior for the gala in the form of a sleeveless, ankle-length gown made entirely from strings of beads.

The latter were arranged in rows of blue and white, with a few leaf shapes peeking through up top.

The dress was perfect in color and material for Lee, and there was nothing else like it on the red carpet.

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How Princess Charlene of Monaco's style has evolved, from her days as an Olympic athlete to a European princess

16 October 2026 at 18:12
Princess Charlene at the 20th Anniversary Gala Of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
Princess Charlene at the 20th Anniversary Gala Of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

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  • Princess Charlene of Monaco hasn't always been as fashionable as she is now.
  • Before marrying Prince Albert, Charlene was an Olympic swimmer representing South Africa.
  • Finding her "fashion feet" was a challenge, Charlene said — but now she's embraced daring looks.

When Princess Charlene married Prince Albert of Monaco in 2011, her life changed.

Once best known as an Olympic swimmer representing South Africa, she was reintroduced to the world as a princess.

The official Monaco royal website says she was born Charlene Lynette Wittstock on January 25, 1978, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. At age 12, she moved to South Africa with her parents and her younger brothers.

There, she began forging a career as a swimmer, taking home several awards at the 1997 South African championship, including the coveted title of best female swimmer.

Charlene went on to represent South Africa at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. As fate would have it, her future husband, Albert, was there as a spectator — though the pair wouldn't officially cross paths until she visited Monaco for a swimming competition later that year. They eventually married and later had twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.

However, marrying into a royal family came with certain lifestyle adjustments, including Charlene's sense of style.

From her days as an Olympic athlete to being one of the most recognized princesses around the world, here's a closer look at how Charlene's fashion has evolved.

In 2001, Charlene was still very much in her athletic era.
Princess Charlene pictured in South Africa on June 28, 2001.
Princess Charlene pictured in South Africa on June 28, 2001.

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She was photographed in South Africa wearing a laid-back look that consisted of gray sweatpants, a navy-blue windbreaker, and Nike sneakers.

Later that year, she maintained her sporty style on the front cover of South African Sports Illustrated.
Princess Charlene poses for a portrait shoot for South African Sports Illustrated in November 2001 in South Africa.
Princess Charlene poses for a portrait shoot for South African Sports Illustrated in November 2001 in South Africa.

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For the photo shoot, Charlene wore a sporty red tank top, white flared jeans, and a sailor hat. In keeping with the easygoing, nautical aesthetic of the shoot, she opted to go barefoot.

Charlene and Albert made their first public appearance as a couple at a 2006 F1 Monaco Grand Prix party.
Charlene with Albert at the Automobile Club party following the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco.
Charlene with Albert at the Automobile Club party following the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco on May 28, 2006.

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For the big night, she wore a black floor-length gown that was elegant and a world away from Charlene's previous ensembles.

It featured a sweetheart neckline and a long skirt with a lace-lined slit that reached her knees.

She paired the gown with silver drop earrings and a matching clutch.

Charlene brushed shoulders with fashion heavyweights like Karl Lagerfeld at the 2007 Monaco Red Cross ball — but she went on to regret her look.
Charlene Wittstock at the Monaco Red Cross Ball on August 4, 2006.
Charlene Wittstock at the Monaco Red Cross Ball on August 4, 2006.

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For her first appearance at Monaco's annual Red Cross Ball, Charlene wore a sparkly, semi-sheer, backless ball gown that she borrowed from a friend, she told Tatler in 2010.

Reflecting on the look, Charlene wasn't exactly fond of her choice. "I looked like a Christmas tree," she said.

"I was used to living in a swimsuit and totally clueless about fashion. The day of the ball, I had been playing volleyball all day on the beach and didn't think about getting ready until late in the afternoon," Charlene added.

In a separate interview with Vogue before her 2011 wedding, Charlene remembered the outfit as one of her least favorites.

"Finding my fashion feet has certainly been the biggest challenge," she said. "I realize that my debut into Monaco society should have been better executed!"

Charlene ditched sparkly gowns for cargo shorts and a light-blue polo later that year.
Charlene Wittstock coaching children at a training session in Richards Bay, South Africa.
Charlene Wittstock coaching children at a training session on December 2, 2006, in Richards Bay, South Africa.

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She wore the casual ensemble during a visit to Richards Bay, South Africa, to teach swimming lessons to children.

Charlene opted for a more daring look at the 2007 closing ceremony of the Small European States Games.
Prince Albert and Charlene in Monaco on June 9, 2007.
Prince Albert and Charlene in Monaco on June 9, 2007.

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For the event, she wore a black, strapless bustier top over asymmetric suit pants that featured a slit on the left leg. She accessorized with a sheer black scarf and a black clutch.

She tapped into the rock-and-roll theme of the 2009 Rose Ball with a bold hairdo and a black bejeweled gown.
Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert of Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco on March 28, 2009.
Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert of Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco on March 28, 2009.

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Charlene's sleeveless dress featured a daring neckline and colorful jewels. A matching biker glove and a small black clutch completed the ensemble.

Albert and Charlene announced their engagement in June 2010.
Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock's official engagement portrait In Monte Carlo, Monaco on June 23, 2010.
Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock's official engagement portrait In Monte Carlo, Monaco on June 23, 2010.

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For the official photographs that accompanied the big news, Charlene wore a colorful, floor-length dress.

The flowy blue-and-green gown was designed by Akris. It was backless and featured an elegant halter neck.

The official portraits also showed her sparkling engagement ring, which featured a three-carat, pear-cut diamond surrounded by smaller round jewels.

For the couple's civil marriage ceremony, Charlene collaborated with Karl Lagerfeld on her powder-blue ensemble, which perfectly complemented her eyes.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II after their civil marriage ceremony on July 1, 2011 in Monaco.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II after their civil marriage ceremony on July 1, 2011, in Monaco.

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The ensemble, made of a blazer and palazzo pants, was both regal and reflective of Charlene's sporty aesthetic.

"It's feminine and keeps with tradition yet has a little twist that reflects my personal style," Charlene told Vogue. "I thought it was a nice change to go for trousers instead of a skirt, especially since I'm an athlete and have always kept my clothes clean and simple."

Later, for the grand religious ceremony, she dazzled in a custom-made Giorgio Armani gown that took 2,500 hours to make.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert smile as they leave the palace after their religious wedding ceremony on July 2, 2011, in Monaco.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert smile as they leave the palace after their religious wedding ceremony on July 2, 2011, in Monaco.

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The designer told Vogue that the off-the-shoulder gown — which was made of Duchesse silk and silk organza — was covered in 40,000 Swarovski crystals, 30,000 gold stones, and 20,000 mother-of-pearl teardrops.

The look was completed with an intricate silk-tulle veil that took around 100 hours to embroider.

In 2012, the newlyweds made a dapper debut as a married couple on the Oscars red carpet.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.

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For the occasion, Charlene wore a sleeveless, ivory Akris gown that was partially sheer at the top and featured a cutout at the back.

Channeling the regal image of her late mother-in-law, Grace Kelly, Charlene arrived at the 2013 Princess Grace Awards in a striking Ralph Lauren gown.
Princess Charlene of Monaco attends the 2013 Princess Grace Awards Gala on October 30, 2013, in New York City.
Princess Charlene of Monaco attends the 2013 Princess Grace Awards Gala on October 30, 2013, in New York City.

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The sleeveless Ralph Lauren gown featured a ruffled halter neck and a small train. She paired it with a simple gold bracelet.

While distributing Christmas gifts to children in Monaco in 2015, Charlene stood out in a beige cape jacket.
Princess Charlene attends the annual Christmas gifts distribution on December 16, 2015, in Monaco.
Princess Charlene attends the annual Christmas gifts distribution on December 16, 2015, in Monaco.

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The princess paired the unique jacket with a black turtleneck, black leggings, and leather knee-length boots.

Charlene arrived at the 2017 Red Cross Ball in a silver, sleeveless jumpsuit designed by Versace.
Princess Charlene at the 69th Monaco Red Cross Ball Gala at Sporting Monte Carlo on July 28, 2017, in Monaco.
Princess Charlene at the 69th Monaco Red Cross Ball Gala at Sporting Monte Carlo on July 28, 2017, in Monaco.

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Charlene's shimmery, strapless pantsuit — which was designed by Versace — featured semi-sheer, palazzo-style pants.

She wore it with silver sandals, a metallic clutch, and diamond earrings.

She later attended Versace's Spring 2018 show in an asymmetric, chainmail minidress with several daring cutouts.
Princess Charlene attends the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 on September 22, 2017 in Milan, Italy.
Princess Charlene attends the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 on September 22, 2017 in Milan, Italy.

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Charlene wore the bold dress with a black leather biker jacket and silver stilettos.

For the 2018 Princess Grace Awards Gala, Charlene ditched gowns and instead wore a black suit with suspenders.
Princess Charlene attends the Princess Grace Awards Gala on October 16, 2018, in New York City.
Princess Charlene attends the Princess Grace Awards Gala on October 16, 2018, in New York City.

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She kept the top buttons of her white shirt open and wore her suit jacket casually over her shoulders.

She showed off a brand-new, half-shaved haircut at the 2020 Monaco Christmas gift distribution.
Princess Charlene of Monaco attends the Christmas gift distribution on December 16, 2020, in Monaco.
Princess Charlene of Monaco attends the Christmas gift distribution on December 16, 2020, in Monaco.

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Charlene's hairstyle drew mixed reactions after the annual Christmas event in Monaco. Nevertheless, she told the French magazine Point de Vue that she didn't care for anyone else's opinion.

"This haircut was my decision," she said. "It seems that it has provoked all kinds of comments. But it turns out that I wanted it for a long time. The style pleases me. That's all."

In 2022, she returned to the F1 Monaco Grand Prix racetrack wearing a powder-blue jumpsuit.
Princess Charlene, Princess Gabriella, and Prince Jacques during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 29, 2022.
Princess Charlene, Princess Gabriella, and Prince Jacques during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 29, 2022.

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The unique jumpsuit was designed by Terrence Bray. It featured a wide neckline, puffed bell sleeves, and pants so long they covered her feet.

She later put another unique spin on regal attire at a ceremony honoring Monaco National Day.
Princess Charlene of Monaco, Princess Stephanie, and Prince Jacques attend the Monaco National Day on November 19, 2022.
Princess Charlene of Monaco, Princess Stephanie, and Prince Jacques attend the Monaco National Day on November 19, 2022.

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Charlene's eye-catching white coat was designed by one of her go-to brands, Akris.

The princess paired it with a black turtleneck, leather gloves, and a wide-brimmed hat made by British hatmaker Stephen Jones.

For the Monaco National Day gala in 2023, Charlene went for a dazzling ruby-red ensemble.
Charlene of Monaco attends a Gala at the Grimaldi Forum during the Monaco National Day 2023 on November 19, 2023.
Charlene of Monaco attends a Gala at the Grimaldi Forum during the Monaco National Day 2023 on November 19, 2023.

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The festive dress was designed by DidierAngelo. Charlene coordinated the gown with her lipstick, jewelry, heels, and nail color, all in similar shades of scarlet red.

Red remained her color in 2024.
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix gala dinner.
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix gala dinner.

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She attended a gala dinner at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix wearing a custom Louis Vuitton dress.

The vibrant red piece had a straight floor-length skirt, off-the-shoulder long sleeves, and a silver, sequined collar that extended from her shoulders to the gown's neckline.

She wore the outfit with a thick diamond bracelet and matching earrings.

She stunned in lace at the 2025 Rose Ball.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II at the 2025 Rose Ball.
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II at the 2025 Rose Ball.

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Her Dolce & Gabbana gown was truly unique with two distinct layers. It featured a strapless velvet gown beneath a layer of green lace.

The latter had a single puffed sleeve and a velvet belt that matched her dress.

Charlene completed the look with black pumps and emerald earrings.

Charlene looked chic at a religious ceremony in January.
Princess Charlene at the 2026 Ceremony Of The Sainte-Devot in Monaco.
Princess Charlene at the 2026 Ceremony Of The Sainte-Devot in Monaco.

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She attended the 2026 Ceremony of the Sainte-Devote in a navy-blue look that comprised a thick winter coat, a matching scarf, leather gloves, pumps, and a headband.

She also carried a small purse and wore a gold brooch on the bodice of her jacket.

She returned to sparkling eveningwear in September when she attended the 20th Anniversary Gala for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
Princess Charlene at the 20th Anniversary Gala Of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
Princess Charlene at the 20th Anniversary Gala Of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

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Charlene was photographed arriving at the event in a black Jenny Packham gown, one of Kate Middleton's favorite designers.

The elegant design featured a floor-length skirt, a strapless neckline, and a beaded mesh overlay that covered her shoulders and added short sleeves to the look.

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