Fashion Rewind: 10 Hottest Fashion Trends from 2012
In 2012 there was a lot of talk and controversy about it allegedly being the end of the year according to the Mayan calendar. The beliefs were so bizarre that it even served as the inspiration behind the movie, 2012, which was released in 2009.
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Good news is the world did not in fact end that year and one thing’s for sure the fashion was the furthest thing from doomed.
2012 was an introduction to a variety of unique, bold and fun fashions ranging from pajama outfits to metallic prints and more. This was the year to be daring and take risks in the style department. Many of your favorite fashionistas including Rihanna and Kim Kardashian were seen in some of the hottest trends of the season. Check out our list below for the top ten hottest trends from 2012 that we absolutely adored!
Pajamas
Rihanna wears a head-to-toe Emilio Pucci pajama set at the Japan premiere of ‘Battlefield’. Source: Getty Images
2. Pastels
Jessica Alba wears a pastel pink DVF dress to the 3rd Annual Diane Von Furstenberg Awards in New York. Source: Daily Mail
3. Neon
Nicki Minaj wears a neon yellow Monique Lhuillier mermaid-style gown to the 2012 American Music Awards. Source: Huffington Post
4. Metallics
Karolina Kurkova wears a gold metallic Rachel Zoe gown to the 2012 Met Gala ceremony. Source: Pop Sugar
5. Peplum
Selita Ebanks wears a sheer black Stella McCartney peplum dress to the 10th Annual Ford Hoodie Awards. Source: Yahoo
6. Leather
Kim Kardashian wearing head-to-toe leather. Source: Fashion Bomb Daily
7. Color Blocking
Katy Perry tries color blocking trend in Fausto Puglisi outfit. Source: Harper's Bazaar
8. Pants Suit
Rachel Zoe wore a tweed suit from her Fall ‘12 line at the Marchesa show. Source: Pop Sugar
9. Wedge Sneakers
Tracee Ellis Ross rocking the wedge sneaker trend. Source: Essence
10. Bold Print
Solange saw the ballet in Dolce & Gabbana. Source: Pop Sugar