You know how sometimes a look is so good it just lodges itself into your brain forever? Like, it’s been months (or years), and you’re still thinking about it at completely random times? Same. Fashion can be fleeting — trends come and go faster than my attention span during a Monday morning meeting — but some moments are just built different.
So here it is: the official, completely biased, emotionally charged list of Fashion Moments I’m Still Not Over. No gatekeeping. Let’s get into it. 🎀
1. Zendaya at the 2019 Met Gala (Camp: Notes on Fashion)
We have to start here because Zendaya literally showed up as a glowing, IRL Cinderella, and her stylist Law Roach played the fairy godmother. They even had the “magic wand” that lit up her dress! Like?? The theatrics! The commitment! The sheer drama!
Most people wore “nice gowns” to the camp-themed Met, but Zendaya understood the assignment and then built a whole Broadway show around it. I’m still waiting for someone to top this.
2. Bella Hadid’s 2021 Cannes Film Festival Schiaparelli Look
That moment when Bella walked the carpet in a simple black dress but accessorized with a giant gold lung-shaped necklace?? Iconic. Legendary. Never done before.
It was weird, it was bold, it was art, and it reminded everyone that fashion isn’t just about being pretty — it’s about making people feel something. Even if that something is slight confusion mixed with awe.
3. Rihanna’s Yellow Guo Pei Gown at the 2015 Met Gala
I don’t care how many memes were made about it looking like an omelet — Rih shutting down the Met steps in that golden, fur-trimmed masterpiece was a cultural reset.
The train needed its own zip code. She moved like royalty, the embroidery shimmered like actual sunlight, and the entire world agreed that no one else was even playing the same game that night.
4. Timothée Chalamet’s Sparkly Harness
Another Met Gala moment, because why not? When Timothée rocked up in that Louis Vuitton sequined harness over a crisp white shirt at the 2019 Golden Globes (yes, before the Met), it lowkey broke the internet.
It wasn’t just a fit — it was a statement. Masculinity? Flipped. Formalwear? Reimagined. The harness? Elevated.
To this day, I think about it when I see a plain black suit and feel violently bored.
5. A$AP Rocky’s Giant Quilt at the 2021 Met Gala
When he showed up with Rihanna (who also looked flawless in Balenciaga) wearing what looked like a giant thrift-store quilt draped around him, I knew we were witnessing art.
And then the twist? That quilt actually was thrifted and vintage, sourced from a random California antique shop. It gave luxury, sustainability, nostalgia, and a “come snuggle with me” energy all at once.
6. Beyoncé’s Lemonade Looks
Choosing just one Lemonade look feels criminal, but if I have to pick: Beyoncé in that ruffled mustard yellow Roberto Cavalli dress during “Hold Up” changed the color yellow forever.
It wasn’t just the dress. It was the attitude. The swinging bat. The total “watch me destroy your entire life and look flawless doing it” energy.
Sometimes I see a flowing yellow dress in a store and just whisper “Hold Up” to myself like a prayer.
7. Harry Styles’ Vogue Cover in a Dress
The November 2020 Vogue cover? Where Harry wore that sky-blue Gucci gown with a tuxedo jacket? Yeah. World-shaking.
The cover sparked endless debates, but here’s the thing: it wasn’t just about a man wearing a dress. It was about freedom — freedom to play, to express, to not let clothes define your identity or restrict your imagination.
Plus, he looked adorable. Let’s be real.
8. Lizzo’s Tiny Valentino Purse
Okay, hear me out. Lizzo showing up to the 2019 AMAs carrying a purse so small it could barely hold a breath of air was a moment for the ages.
Tiny purse energy is real. It’s about serving maximalist drama with a minimalist accessory. It’s about carrying absolutely nothing except your own vibe. It’s about showing the world you have everything you need.
Also? Practical. No crumbs. No receipts. No emotional baggage. Just vibes.
9. Doja Cat’s Crystal-Covered Schiaparelli at Paris Fashion Week 2023
Doja Cat showed up dipped in 30,000+ red Swarovski crystals and custom couture like it was just a casual Tuesday.
It was so extra. So chaotic. So art. She looked like an alien goddess or a forbidden gemstone you aren’t supposed to touch — and she owned it.
I still think about the dedication it took to sit through that body-painting session. Icon behavior.
10. Audrey Hepburn’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s Black Dress
And finally — going all the way back — Audrey in that little black Givenchy dress.
Simple, elegant, untouchable.
The fact that we still call it the “ultimate LBD” decades later says everything. Timeless fashion isn’t about following trends. It’s about creating moments that echo forever.
Final Thoughts
Fashion isn’t just clothes. It’s storytelling. It’s rebellion. It’s art and chaos and fantasy and emotion all wrapped up in fabric and thread.
And the best moments? They don’t just make you say, “Wow.”
They make you remember exactly where you were the first time you saw them.
These are the moments that grabbed my heart and refused to let go.
Honestly? I hope they haunt me forever.
