(left to right) Gigi Hadid in David Koma, Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell, Nicki Minaj in Bao Tranchi, Carrie Underwood in Yanina Couture, Laverne Cox in LaQuan Smith and Meghan Trainor in Michael Costello. Getty Images
As we wrap up 2016, we can't help but remember what a fabulous year in fashion it was.
Celebrities certainly stepped up their style, rocking creations from the world's top designers. And while those haute household name labels such as Dior, Gucci and Prada were certainly seen, there were a number of other designers who dominated the game this year.
From Michael Costello to Brandon Maxwell, check out the 15 hottest designers of 2016 in the slideshow above.
(left to right) Gabrielle Union attended the premiere of "Almost Christmas" in LA in a bone-colored Dion Lee Spring 2017 long-sleeve blazer dress with an on-trend off-the-shoulder detail and a V-neckline. Ashley Graham attended the Belvedere Red presents "One Night For Life" with John Legend in a mustard-yellow Resort 2016 sleeveless fitted V-neck dress with a cut-out detail bodice. Tove Lo wore a white long-sleeve Resort 2017 minidress with a fold detail at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Getty Images(left to right) Kat Graham walked the carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in a sheer black caftan dress with crystalized accents by Labourjoisie. Kylie Jenner arrived at the 2016 InStyle/Warner Brothers Golden Globe After Party in a nude illusion two-piece maxiskirt and crop top featuring pearl and crystals accents. Katie Stevens attended the 2016 MTV Movie Awards in a black-and-silver long-sleeve cocktail dress.Getty Images(left to right) Nicole Kidman was spotted on the blue carpet of the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards wearing a black Brandon Maxwell Spring 2017 off-the-shoulder floor length dress with a cut-out bodice and a center front split. At the 2016 American Music Awards Lady Gaga posed on the carpet in a custom Spring 2017 white silk panel V-neck jumpsuit. Jourdan Dunn wore a blush two-piece ensemble that featured a satin panel bandeau and the matching wide leg trousers at the 2016 Fashion Awards Royal Albert Hall in London. Getty Images(left to right) Nicki Minaj wore Bao Tranchi's Cobalt gown made of mesh and venecchia at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. At the 2016 BET Awards, Toni Braxton wore the Los Angeles based designer's black mesh "Sideways" gown with lace up hardware details. Victoria Justice attended the 2016 InStyle/ Warner Brothers Golden Globe After Party in a sheer red long-sleeve gown. Getty Images(left to right) "Dope" actress Kiersey Clemons donned a sparkly Genny ensemble at the Convivio 2016 photocall in Milan, Italy. At the 2016 iHeart Radio Music Awards, Olivia Holt looked cool and cute in a Genny turquoise and black long-sleeve playsuit. At the 2016 Golden Globes, "The Blindspot" actress Jaime Alexander rocked an edgy black dress with green geometric details and pockets.Getty Images(left to right) Iggy Azalea served up some sexiness in House Of CB's Sana Black Bandage and Sheer Mesh Maxi Dress at the Maxim Hot 100 Party. Victoria’s Secret Angel Josephine Skriver attended "The Nice Guys" New York screening in the Rodrigo Khaki Bandage and Mesh Three-Piece Set. Khloé Kardashian attended the House Of CB flagship store opening in the label's sexy orange Martinique dress.Getty Images(left to right) Laverne Cox arrived at the SVA Theater in New York City for the premiere of "Orange Is The New Black" Season Four wearing a LaQuan Smith Fall 2016 ensemble that featured a silver-and-nude underlay long-sleeve beaded bodysuit and a shimmer olive sheer panel pencil skirt. Serena Williams hit the orange carpet at the premiere of the EPIX Original Documentary "Serena" at Spring Studios in New York City looking gorgeous in a champagne beaded metallic wrap dress with a V-neckline, a high split detail and contrasting brown straps from the designer. Kelly Rowland took the plunge in a Fall 2016 long-sleeve, shimmery beaded gown with a dangerously low neckline at the 2016 Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing party at West Hollywood.Getty Images(left to right) Tinashe walked the carpet at the 2016 American Music Awards in a black and silver strapless gown by Michael Costello. At the 2016 CMA Awards, Kelsea Ballerini wore a metallic floral printed gown with a plunging neckline from the designer's Spring/Summer 2017 Secret Garden Collection. Meghan Trainor arrived at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards wearing a space odyssey multicolored sequin midi dress.Getty Images(left to right) At the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Gwen Stefani wore a Yanina Couture sheer red petal short-sleeve gown with matching briefs. Carrie Underwood attended the "American Idol" grand finale wearing a Spring 2015 black-and-white tulle feathered peplum dress with a plunging neckline, a black beaded waistband and a sheer skirt. "Dangerous Woman" singer Ariana Grande stunned in a black deep V-neck gown with floral detailing from the label for the 10th Annual Delete Blood Cancer DKMS Gala.Getty Images(left to right) At the 2016 Guys Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Gigi Hadid rocked a David Koma Fall 2016 long-sleeve black velvet panel and sheer circle embellished cut-out turtleneck dress. Kendall Jenner helped launch The Estee Edit at Selfridges in London wearing a Fall 2016 ensemble that featured a black long-sleeve cut-out off-the-shoulder top and a black-and-silver embellished asymmetrical split skirt. At the premiere of "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice" in NYC, Mary Elizabeth Winstead wore a black-and-cobalt-blue dress with a V-neck top with draped ruffled cold-shoulders by the designer.Getty Images(left to right) LaLa Anthony arrived at the 2016 Met Gala on Monday wearing a dramatic frontal V cut gown in varying shades of red with Swarovski crystals by Nicolas Jebran. Britanny Snow attended the ELLE Women in Hollywood Event wearing a two piece pant and top set from the Lebanese designer's ready- to- wear collection. Chanel Iman attended the Nordstrom Yorkdale opening Gala in Toronto a strapless black jumpsuit with a sidepink geometric pattern.Getty Images
