2024’s Top Female Global Fashion Icons
2024’s Top Female Global Fashion Icons
Little known facts on the women who made 2024 their runway, one dazzling outfit at a time.
Well, it’s well known that style speaks louder than words. And some women are turning heads, sparking trends, and etching their names in the global fashion hall of fame.
From Alia Bhatt’s opulent sarees to Beyoncé’s jaw-dropping halftime looks, these icons are not just walking the red carpet
they literally own it.
Whether it’s Jennie Kim’s minimalist chic with a twist or Sabrina Carpenter’s bold and shimmering ensembles, these trailblazers remind us that fashion is an ever-evolving art form. The Kardashians’ elegant embrace of Indian couture and Aishwarya Rai’s gorgeous appearances prove that glamour knows no borders.
Here are the style icons:
*Alia Bhatt
She made her second appearance at the MET Gala in 2024 with an intricately handcrafted saree and a blouse studded with real gems. The custom-designed mint-green Sabyasachi saree was inspired by MET’s special theme, The Garden of Time. The actor’s ethereal look featured a 23-foot-long train intricated with florals. The ensemble was hand-embroidered using silk floss, glass beading and semi-precious gemstones.
Alia also grabbed quite the eyeballs with her Paris Fashion Week debut. She showcased her stunning ramp walk in a metallic silver bustier paired with a black off-shoulder jumpsuit designed by celebrity fashion designer Gaurav Gupta. Alia opted for a pink lip shade and wet hair look.
*Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai returned to the dazzling Paris Fashion Week with a red bubble hem gown from the French label Mossi. Her red satin gown came with an off-the-shoulder neckline.
It also featured a floor-length flowy cape with slits on the arms. The look was completed with conched bubble hem with sleek pleats.
The actress made her debut at Cannes in 2002. Since then, she has been serving major fashion, looks and elegant styles. This year, Aishwarya opted for two distinct styles at the festival.
Notedly, Aishwarya made her first appearance on the red carpet at the premiere of Megalopolis. She wore a black and gold ensemble with a long train. It featured intricate metallic golden patterns by Falguni and Shane Peacock. She also wore a double-shaded blue and silver gown from the same brand while attending the screening of Kinds of Kindness.
*Jennie Kim
One of Jennie Kim’s ‘mantras’ for the year seemed to be serving good looks throughout. Ofcourse she was successful. J
Jennie’s style file for 2024 includes minimalist chic with unexpected twists.
For starters, the pop star made her runway debut at the
Jacquemus Fall 2024 show. She closed the show in a simple and elegant LBD. Her ensemble featured cool accessories like a pair of zebra-printed mules and a very Mediterranean-inspired Capri blue clutch.
At one of the Chanel shows, she also unveiled an ice new blonde dye job. She changed her signature dark locks and chose a perfectly-toned platinum shade. She paired the pin-straight, middle-parted hair look with a sky-blue sweater and teal knit briefs. In another Chanel show, Jennie went for a ballet-inspired embroidered ruched LBD. For her MET Gala look, Jennie opted for a custom-made Alaïa blue mini-dress with an asymmetrical cut-out across the midriff. The dress also featured a high-neck neckline and long train. She completed her look with a matching pair of strappy heels.
*Sabrina Carpenter
The pop star grabbed quite the headlines with her songs and fashion choices. For Vanity Fair’s Oscars party, Sabrina chose a fitted, black crocodile-textured or faux reptile leather bustier-style bodice. She completed her look with a semi-sheer skirt accented with shimmering sequins and glitter.
Sabrina’s shimmering golden hued gown from the Power of Young Hollywood 2024 event made her appear gorgeous. She paired the ensemble with subtle statement accessories and soft, tousled curls. She let her light blonde hair do all the talking! Apart from the regular fashion appearances, Sabrina’s stage performances also saw the star churn out a number of awe-inspiring looks. Her yellow corset-style bodice from the Governors Ball Music Festival became the center of attention. It featured an intricately crafted heart-sign in the middle.
*Beyonce
Beyonce was one of Queen Bey’s butter yellow ensemble looks became widely popular in 2024.
In the midst of Glamour’s 2024 Women of the Year Awards, Beyonce was seen in a butter yellow top, yellow ochre fitted leather skirt and bob-cut hair with long and dramatic curls. Another one of her iconic fashion appearances was at her hometown Houston, where she performed during the half-time show at NRG Stadium as the Baltimore Ravens took down her team the Houston Texans. It has been dubbed the Beyoncé Bowl. The pop superstar paired a Roberto Cavalli coat with a custom outfit courtesy of Lindsey James Show Clothing, jewels, courtesy of Lorraine Schwartz, and the sparkling Christian Louboutin boots.
The Kardashians are born fashionistas. While they have always been on the global map, what made them appear one-of-a-kind were their Manish Malhotra ensembles from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding festivities. Kim opted for a red lehenga at the couple’s wedding. Her ensemble featured a body-hugging corset, A-line skirt, and a matching dupatta. She completed her look with a statement neckpiece and maang tikka. She chose a red outfit designed by Gaurav Gupta for the wedding reception. She paired the look with an chunky emerald head piece.
Khloe Kardashian wore a lavish white-and-gold lehenga with golden accents. She completed her look with a multi-layered choker and a maang tikka.
*Zendaya
Zendaya, partnered with Law Roach create undisputed ensembles for us to gaze at and be in awe of! From championing method dressing to going simple yet chic whenever required, Zendaya owned 2024’s fashion space, much like the other stars mentioned here. One of the star’s prominent 2024 looks was the iconic archival Mugler armor from Dune 2 premiere in London. Later in the night, she slipped into a black dress from the ‘90s. It was part of Casey Cadwallader’s pre-fall 2024 collection for the house. Another look from Dune 2’s promotions in London was the maroon suit from Roksanda, which included skirts over pants. She added a long braid to finish off her look.
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