The vigor and capriciousness of ever changing fashion intrigue the fashion enthusiasts all over the world. Like every year, the year 2012 also witnessed some awe – inspiring moments, and here we bring to you the best Fashion had in store for us from around the world. 

Though it was a glorious year of High Fashion and the annum is exemplified with Manish Arora launching the first ever Bridal Store, first ever Armani Casa and Roberto Cavalli Caffe, as Christian Louboutin, Furla and Damiani debuts in India. These flashes in time forced us to rethink our shopping and eating habits as Rina Dhaka refurbished Barista Lavazza. Then there was the works of Abraham & Thakore been exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and furthermore their lounge wears collection at Harrods.

Internationally the closing ceremony of London 2012 Olympics saw supermodels like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell strutting in exotic Alexander McQueen outfits. Creative director Hedi Slimane dropped the YSL moniker from its ready-to-wear line in June, becoming just Saint Laurent Paris. Whilst Alexander Wang was appointed as creative director of Balenciaga, people asked if he got the job because he speaks Mandarin?

Lady Gaga had previously proved her devotion to the cause of style by donning raw meat, balloons and skyscraper boots. But when this year she suddenly gained 25 pounds—and continued to wear fishnets and g-strings there was an eerie silence. She also disappeared from major search engines’ 2012 rankings of most-searched-for people to Ms. Kim Kardashian as she became the most-searched-for person of 2012 on all major search engines. Angelina Jolie’s iconic right leg exposing black Versace gown with a thigh-high slit, worn by the actress at the 84th Academy Awards was quiet noteworthy.

Finally, Her Majesty queen Elizabeth II, can’t be left behind with her Diamond Jubilee wardrobe. Celebrating 60 years reign on the throne, with a range of graceful jackets, dresses and headgears in eye catching hues. We saw the legend that is Karl Lagerfeld sketching her Majesty in her Flotfilla outfit all in pastels on her 86th Birthday.