The fashion forward model was undoubtedly the year's biggest trendsetter. 

No model made a bigger fashion impact this year than face of the moment Gigi Hadid. Off the runway, the 20-year-old turned out some seriously glam looks on the red carpet, and though it was a tough choice we've managed to pick our five favourite Gigi style moments from 2016.  

Sports Illustrated Celebration Of 2016 Swimsuit Issue

Gigi Hadid in Julien Macdonald at the Sports Illustrated 2016 Swimsuit Issue party
Gigi Hadid in Julien Macdonald at the Sports Illustrated 2016 Swimsuit Issue party

Gigi left little to the imagine in this Julien Macdonald jumpsuit for the launch of Sports Illustrated's 2016 swimsuit issue. The semi sheer one piece was embellished with black jewels and its skin-tight fit showed off the model's incredible figure. This daring look encapsulated the model's sexy style perfectly, while giving us all the Amazonian glamour we needed.

Maybelline show, Berlin Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Gigi Hadid in Sally LaPointe at Berlin Fashion week
Gigi Hadid in Sally LaPointe at Berlin Fashion week

Gigi's Sally LaPointe gown from Berlin Fashion Week took the little black dress and gave it a seriously glam overall. Featuring leather panels and a feather trimmed skirt, the form fitting gown was the perfect mix of high fashion elegance and gothic glamour. 

2016 British Fashion Awards

Gigi Hadid in Atelier Versace at the 2016 British Fashion Awards
Gigi Hadid in Atelier Versace at the 2016 British Fashion Awards

At the British Fashion Awards, where she was named model of the year, Gigi chose a dramatic silver one-piece by Atelier Versace. Featuring a wraparound collar, and a long pleated train, the futuristic-looking one piece had many wondering if it was a gown or a jumpsuit. It's actually kind of both and we're officially slayed.

2016 MTV Movie Awards 

Gigi Hadid in Versace at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards
Gigi Hadid in Versace at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards

Gigi ditched the gowns for a classic pinstriped suit at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards. The model teamed her Versace suit with a yellow and black striped shirt underneath and upped the outfit's sex appeal by revealing a hint of her lacy black bra. Who said pinstripes were only reserved for gangsters and the boardroom? 

The 'Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology' Costume Institute Benefit Gala 

Gigi Hadid in Tommy Hilfiger at the 'Manus x Machina Costume Institute Benefit Gala
Gigi Hadid in Tommy Hilfiger at the 'Manus x Machina Costume Institute Benefit Gala

For a gala that came with a theme titled 'Fashion In An Age Of Technology', Tommy Hilfiger designed this beautiful silver and sequinned gown especially for Gigi. The dressed featured a metallic sequinned bodysuit which was draped with a delicate sheer grey fabric. Channelling old Hollywood glamour and fashionista of the future, Gigi proved once again she's always one step ahead of the fashion pack.


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