Best Dressed, 2012

2012 was the year of bold sartorial statements. Whether it was fashion editor's choosing flashy lenses (see above), SJP's eccentric choices in accessories  Diane Kruger's mix of high fashion with classic Hollywood glamour, Solange's mastering of mixed prints, or Marion Cotillard epitomizing Parisian chic in Dior by Raf Simons pieces, the rule was to stand out, be fearless, make it your own and do it with a smile. See who made this year's best dressed list and get inspired to make some audacious fashion choices of your own in 2013!

A$AP Rocky, rapper.

Azealia Banks, rapper.

Giovanna Battaglia, stylist and editor for L'Uomo Vogue and W.

Beyoncé, singer.

Cate Blanchett, actress.

Alexa Chung, TV personality.

Sofia Coppola, filmmaker.

Marion Cotillard, actress.

Poppy Delevigne, model and socialite.

Anna Dello Russo,  editor-at-large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan.

Elle Fanning, actress.

Dree Hemingway, model and actress.

Caroline Issa, executive fashion editor of Tank magazine.

Miranda Kerr, model.

Keira Knightley, actress.

Solange Knowles, singer and DJ.

Diane Kruger, actress.

Lily Kwong, socialite and philanthropist.

Jenna Lyons, creative director of J. Crew.

Rooney Mara, actress.

Leandra Medine, blogger.

Shala Monroque, editor and socialite.

Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States.

Sarah Jessica Parker, actress.

Eddie Redmayne, actor and singer.

Rihanna, singer.

Laura Santo Domingo, socialite,

Julia Sarr-Jamois, editor for Wonderland magazine.

Ulyana Sergeenko, designer.

Kiernan Shipka, actress.

Caroline Sieber, stylist.

Leelee Sobieski, actress.

Emma Stone, actress.

Tilda Swinton, actress.

Florence Welch, singer.

Pharell Williams, musician and record producer.

Miao Miao Zheng, stylist.

Dasha Zhukova, socialite, philanthropist, entrepreneur,
fashion designer and magazine editor.

Anya Ziourova, Fashion Director of Russian Tatler magazine.