The Top 10 Fashion Trends From 2016

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Despite being a bit of a downer in the celebrity passings department, 2016 did not disappoint when it came to style. Here are 10 fashion trends that dominated the year. —Siobhan Lidder

• Velvet

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  This smooth woven tufted fabric was seen all over the runway in 2016. Ralph Lauren, Prada and Fendi were just a few of the major fashion houses to feature velvety soft pieces. Ralph Lauren F/W 2016 Ready to Wear    

• Pleated Skirts

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  This vintage fashion piece made a revival in 2016 with its symmetrical style. Labels such as Bottega Veneta, Celine and Hermes featured pleated perfection in their Fall/ Winter Ready to Wear collections. Bottega Veneta F/W 2016 Ready to Wear

• Satin Slip Dresses

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  The satin slip dress made a comeback in summer ’16, giving us major Carrie Bradshaw “Naked Dress” vibes. Givenchy’s Ricardo Tisci sent models out in satin dresses for its Spring/Summer Ready to Wear collection, as did Celine and Calvin Klein. Givenchy S/S 2016 Ready to Wear  

• Bomber Jackets

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  Yes, 2016 was the year of the bomber jacket, with seemingly everyone, including models at Dries Van Noten and Gucci, rocking one. Also known as a flight or bombardier jacket, thanks to its original intended use by military pilots, this cut-off coat became a staple piece for those who love high fashion—and to wear every day. Dries Van Noten F/W 2016 Ready to Wear

• Exposed Shoulders

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  Spring 2016 was the season for exposed shoulders. Blouses and dresses followed this trend at Prabal Gurung, Tory Burch and The Row. Peter Pilotto S/S 2016 Ready to Wear

• Puffer Jackets

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  Puffer jackets made a chic comeback this year for winter and a few brands, like Alexander McQueen and Raf Simons, featured them in their Ready to Wear collections. DKNY F/W 2016 Ready to Wear

• Chokers

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  Chokers were also a popular trend in 2016, on celebrities and the runways alike. Saint Laurent and Chanel featured this necklace in their Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter shows. The choker trend is another to go down as a ’90s comeback. Balmain F/W 2016 Ready to Wear

• Military Jackets

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  Military jackets were spotted on runways and people around the world. Marc Jacobs and Roberto Cavalli put their own twists on this outerwear piece during the fall/winter season. Roberto Cavalli F/W 2016 Ready to Wear    

• Turtlenecks

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  This classic closet staple became a trend after designers produced traditional sweaters with a modern spin. 3.1 Phillip Lim, Gucci and Valentino all put turtlenecks in their fall/winter shows. 3.1 Phillip Lim F/W 2016 Ready to Wear

• T-Shirts under Dresses

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  This 90’s trend made a comeback this year as majority of fashion was throwing it way back. Dries Van Noten was one of the top designers to feature this trend along with Chanel. Dries Van Noten F/W 2016 Ready to Wear