A YEAR IN THE LIFE

Ciara’s Custom Cavalli Wedding Dress Was One of Many Major Fashion Statements in 2016


2016 was a big year for the Grammy award-winning artist and newly signed IMG model Ciara: she became engaged to, and later married, Russell Wilson; and announced that she was pregnant with their child. Simultaneously, she proved time and time again that she’s a master of edgy, glamorous, fashion-forward red carpet looks. Here, 24 of Ciara’s best fashion moments of the year.

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February 14
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Ciara attended the 2016 Pre-Grammy Gala in a chic black dress.

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February 15
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The singer showed some skin at the 58th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

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February 20
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Ciara wore a simple white button down, brown leather skirt, and strappy sandals to the second annual Clicquot Carnaval in Miami.

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March 6
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Ciara wowed at the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2016/2017 show during Paris Fashion Week.

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March 19
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Ciara attended the Marquee Dayclub season grand opening in a leather ensemble and strappy sandals.

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March 20
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Ciara attending the Daily Front Row Fashion LA Awards private dinner hosted by Eva Chow and Carine Roitfeld

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April 11
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Ciara wore her hair in a voluminous blow out to a taping of ‘Good Morning America’ in New York City.

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May 2
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Ciara was futuristic and fabulous at the 2016 Met Gala.

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May 19
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Ciara wore a tight white dress to the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ show in Los Angeles.

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May 22
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Ciara shined at the 2016 Billboard Awards, where she served as host of the ceremony

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June 6
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Ciara attended the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards in one of her most memorable looks of the year.

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July 6
Photo by Dennis Leupold.

For her wedding to Russell Wilson, Ciara wore a custom Roberto Cavalli dress by then-creative director Peter Dundas.

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July 13
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Ciara’s low-cut gown was the best look of the night at the 2016 ESPYS.

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July 14
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Ciara attended the 2016 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in a casual, playful ensemble.

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August 20
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Ciara attended the Apollo in the Hamptons event in a summery blue gown.

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September 11
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Ciara wore a sculptural white dress with matching sandals to the 2017 Miss America Competition, where she served as judge.

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September 12
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Ciara was edgy in a short ensemble and thigh-high boots around New York City.

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September 21
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Ciara attended the Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2017 show during Milan Fashion Week.

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September 27
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Ciara wore white to Revlon’s Annual Philanthropic Luncheon.

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October 18
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Ciara’s silk pajamas were so chic at the Revlon Glabal Brand Ambassador Launch.

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October 19
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A sculptural, voluminous black ensemble was the perfect outfit to show off Ciara’s pregnancy.

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October 26
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A long Akris blazer showed off Ciara’s legs, and hid her baby bump, at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Fashion Show.

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November 1
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Ciara wore a silver gown to sing the national anthem at the CFP National Championship.

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November 20
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Ciara showed off her pregnancy in a fitted gown by Stephane Rolland at the 2016 American Music Awards.