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From red carpet standouts to runway magic, 2014 proved once again that we may have the best jobs in the world. Here, our favorite fashion moments of the year.

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1) Nicolas the Great

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In 2013, there was a noticeable absence at Paris Fashion Week-the genius of Nicolas Ghesquière. However, this year more than made up for it. Debuting his first collection for the house of Louis Vuitton in March, Ghesquière had us at hello, turning out a young, cool 70s-esque collection that rang with wearability. In September, his modern take on the classic white t-shirt and jeans will likely be every fashion editors' new uniform.

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2) Oscar de la Renta, RIP

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Our beloved Oscar de la Renta passed away this year at the age of 82 leaving an immense legacy. BAZAAR's editor in chief Glenda Bailey said it best: "Fashion, at its best, is about grace. In this way, Oscar de la Renta was fashion. Like his clothes, he was magical. How he will be missed."

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3) Kim, Style Icon

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This was the year Kim Kardashian won our sartorial hearts. Thanks to a union with one of the most stylish men (Kanye has a serious appreciation for Celine), Kardashian's look transformed from Hollywood to haute couture before our very eyes. But the pinnacle of her transformation had to be the one-of-a-kind Givenchy wedding gown she donned for her epic nuptials. Kim, we couldn't have done it better ourselves.

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4) Queen Lupita

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The 12 Years a Slave beauty might have a perfect red carpet report card-no small feat for a newcomer on the scene. And the crimson-caped Ralph Lauren gown she debuted at the Golden Globes in January? Her ideal lady in red moment.

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5) Supermarket Sweep

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Karl, you are the fun in fashion. And your Chanel shows are no exception. From a full-blown Coco Chanel branded épicerie —with the Couture soccer mom clothes to match—and an aptly-timed femininst protest—thanks for summing up the style zeitgeist of the year.

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6) Grandma's Girl

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Emma Ferrer, the granddaughter of Audrey Hepburn and an art student in Florence, made her editorial debut in the September Issue of Harper's BAZAAR. With legacy good looks and a personality to match, a star was born.

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7) That 70's Show

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The Spring 2014 collections started to show a serious return to fashion's favorite decade, but Fall made it official. Major players like Gucci, Michael Kors (pictured), Louis Vuitton and Prada all referenced the era of free love, flares and the distinct allure of bohème glamour.

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8) #Normcore

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Mom jeans, t-shirt, trainers, check. This year, dressing "normal" like the masses took the fashion world by storm. This anti-fashion movement was a welcome retreat from over-the-top heels and extravagant ready-to-wear, but the nomenclature still rings with irony.

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9) Enter Kendall Jenner

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Half Jenner, half Kardashian, the bubbly 19-year-old super-in-the-making went from her Marc Jacobs's Fall 2014 runway debut to an esteemed Estee Lauder beauty contract in 9 months flat. How's that for the Kardashian effect?

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10) Insta-News

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This year's way to stay in the fashion know? Your Instagram feed. 2014 was the year of the app's reveals-from brand's like Burberry teasing their much-talked about campaign featuring Moss and Delevingne to the aforementioned Jenner announcing her Lauder deal. Instant gratification, indeed.

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11) Crystal Clear

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Anyone who witnessed Rihanna saunter her way up on stage in a custom crystallized Adam Selman gown to accept her Style Icon Award from the CFDA, can attest that she literally dazzled the audience. The nearly-nude gown, made of 230,000 Swarvoski crystals and fishnet, was boundary-pushing to say the least. But Riri used a pink fur stole to cover all that she saw fit.

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12) Wang Time

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In the wake of high-low collab exhaustion, Alexander Wang's announcement that he was creating a capsule for H&M still managed to create a frenzy-both for media and his die hard customers. The sportif streetwear debuted in stores and online in early November and crashed the e-tailers website, before selling out almost immediately.

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13) Prada's Face Time

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If you were going to collect any one fashion item for value this year, the one that is most likely to appreciate is Miuccia Prada's statement face coats. Cartoon inspired visages, rainbow colors, crystals and even furs-it's as close to fashion-as-art as one can get.

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14) Carine's Night

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Our esteemed global fashion director celebrated her worldly title and September editorial, Fashion: Icons, for 29 international editions of BAZAAR, with an epic party at New York's iconic Plaza Hotel. From the guest list to cover girl Gaga's intimate performance, it was the party of the year.

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15) The New Museum

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Louis Vuitton has had a stellar year. Nicolas debuted to rave reviews and their Frank Gehry-designed Fondation was erected just in time for Paris Fashion Week this year. LVMH chief Bernard Arnault commissioned the astounding work of architecture to create a center for contemporary art and culture. A must-see for anyone in Paris.

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16) Boy Wonder

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J.W. Anderson had a great year, too. After being highly-lauded for his eponymous collection the last few seasons, the 30-year-old was placed at Loewe as creative director. His first collection at the helm debuted to rave reviews.

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17) Best Seats

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What's more newsy than Kim and Kanye sitting front row at their friend Riccardo Tisci's Givenchy show? Bringing 1-year-old North with them in a custom sheer dress. As they say, "start 'em young.'

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18) The Dress

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It wouldn't be a year in great fashion without a nod to the imitable Phoebe Philo. Her collections at Celine continue to be the most directional, yet covetable designs for hard-core fashion followers, and this fluid fringe dress that debuted in September stopped us in our tracks. The little white dress just got Phoebe'd.

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19) Cover Girl

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The late legendary actress Lauren Bacall was discovered by Harper's BAZAAR editor Diana Vreeland. She made her debut on the cover of our magazine in 1943. Her smoldering eyes and unmatched talent will forever be missed.

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20) Dancing Shoes

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Grab your disco shoes for 2015...Hedi Slimane showed platform after platform in a mashup of metallic, exotics and sparkle at Saint Laurent in September, generating almost immediate wait lists-the dance floor won't be disappointed.

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