From those Gucci loafers to that Vetements slogan hoodie, the ELLE Team looks back at the fashion items they've been obsessed with on Instagram this year:
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Vetements X Manolo Blahnik
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These Vetements X Manolo Blahnik 'Destroyed' heels seen at Couture Paris Fashion Week were experimental but divine. Seen here on model Adwoa Aboah, we're wondering how we can nab a pair.
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The JW Anderson Pierce bag
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The JW Anderson Pierce bag was one of THE bags of the year and came in a variety of colour-blocked hues.
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3
Gucci leather Belt
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Every ELLE member wanted to get their mitts on a Gucci leather Belt with the double 'G' buckle this year.
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4
Off-The-Shoulder
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New designer Magda Butrym ignited our love for off-the-shoulder and cut-out shoulder tops this year.
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5
Miu Miu's Pumps
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Miu Miu's revamped ballet flats became the must-have show for next year due to its blush tones and contrasting leather straps.
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Vetements 'You F*ck'n Asshole' T-shirt
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The Vetements 'You F*ck'n Asshole' T-shirt became the motto of the year, seen here on fashion blogger Chiara Ferragni earlier this season.
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A classic pair of Vans
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A classic pair of Vans (Black Authentic) were the comfy skate shoe of the year seen on the likes of street style crush Jan-Michael Quammie at Fashion Week in Septembe.
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8
Gucci Stripes
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This Gucci striped sweater from Net-a-Porter was the multi-coloured knit of the year, inspiring high-street brand GAP to create a more affordable one for us mere mortals.
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9
Louis Vuitton Boots
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These Louis Vuitton heeled ankle boots are currently dominating our wish list of 2017
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10
Pandora Sykes x Hunza
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The Tracey bikini from the Pandora Sykes x Hunza G 2016 collection was seen on every celebrity this year and we loved its pastel tone and frilly hips.
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Monochrome flats
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These monochrome striped flats herringbone-patterned fabric – seen here on fashion blogger The Frugality – were a late addition to the year but we can't wait to save them for Spring.
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12
Jacquemus
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2016 was the year that the ELLE team became obsessed with Jacquemus. With oversized sleeves – and we mean oversized – we can't wait to bring this trend into 2017.
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Vetements
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You weren't at AW16 fashion week if you didn't spot this Vetements hoodie with the slogan 'May the bridges I burn light the way', setting the tone for the season.
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14
Gucci Tee
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This appliquéd distressed printed cotton-jersey T-shirt, courtesy of Gucci, is currently being spotted on every fashion blogger and street style star from here to New York. And we want it.
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15
Marques Almeida Coat
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This Marques coat – spotted on ELLE's fashion features director Kenya Hunt – was THE most coveted item in the team's wardrobe this year. Warm, on-trend, wintery – could we want anymore?
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16
Gucci Princetown Loafers
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While these Gucci Princetown slippers might not look practical, they were one of the most heralded pieces of fashion in 2016.
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17
Alberta Ferretti Mia Mules
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These Alberta Ferretti Mia Mules provide a new take of the casual stroll with hand-embroided details of silk yarns and embossed foliage. Too beautiful for words, basically.