
Fashion was all over the map this year. Nostalgia was big — from the Victorian Era to the ’90s — and celeb designers dominated the style landscape. Some designers shinned more than others this year, and not necessarily for their clothing lines. Here are the top 10 most searched designers according to our friends at Google.
From: Harper’s BAZAAR US
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Here Are The 10 Most Googled Fashion Designers Of 2016
1. Rachel Roy
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most googled designers 2016
The designer, who was already known for her clothes and marriage to rap mogul Damon Dash, was thrust into the spotlight this year after the release of Beyonce's album Lemonade. The song Sorry famously accuses Bey's husband, Jay Z, of cheating, and it points the finger at "Becky with the good hair." Rumors flew that "Becky" was a code name for Roy. The controversy definitely helped to boost Roy's name, which is why she lands in the No. 1 spot. Photo: Getty
2. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
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most googled designers 2016
Some Full House fans were surprised to hear that the Olsen twins would not be returning to the reboot Fuller House, which aired on Netflix this year. But the sisters are just too busy running their fashion empire. The Olsens are now full-time fashion designers, balancing their time between their couture fashion line, The Row, and their contemporary line, Elizabeth and James. Photo: Getty
3. Angela Simmons
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most googled designers 2016
With boutique store fronts like Angela I Am and a sneaker line called Pastry, Rev Run's daughter, Angela, is no stranger to the fashion game. Recently, the designer and new mother collaborated with the athleisure brand Vipe Activewear. Photo: Getty
4. Zendaya
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most googled designers 2016
The former Disney Channel star launched her own line, which she describes as "urban elegant." The 20-year-old actress and singer sells the collection online and through city popups in spots like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Photo: Getty
5. Kendall + Kylie
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most googled designers 2016
At the beginning of SS'16 fashion week in February, the Jenner sisters launched their contemporary fashion line in department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales, and online for e-commerce sites like ASOS. Though Kendall is the face for many fashion brands and her younger sister Kylie is in the process of building her beauty empire, the two still come together to design their namesake line. Photo: Getty
6. Beyoncé
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most googled designers 2016
The Queen had a very busy 2016, and one of the many things she did this year was drop a new clothing line. Beyoncé partnered with British brand Top Shop and created her first athleisure line entitled "Ivy Park," named after her daughter and her favorite park in Houston, TX. The brand is exclusively sold at Top Shop and the day the clothing line launched, the Top Shop site crashed. #SheAin'tSorry. Photo: Instagram/@Beyonce
8. Anita Dongre
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most googled designers 2016
Dongre is an India-based fashion designer known for her extravagant couture bridal designs and lavish evening wear. Recently, Dongre gained more recognition for the dress she designed for Kate Middleton, which the Duchess wore on her recent trip to India. Photo: Getty
10. Kanye West
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most googled designers 2016
Yeezy has been all over the news this year. But before he swung by for a meeting with Donald Trump, he hosted a much-buzzed-about Fashion Week show for his Season 4 collection. Photo: Getty
9. Ivanka Trump
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most googled designers 2016
The oldest daughter of president-elect Donald Trump also designs an eponymous fashion line. The collection, which is sold in department stores like Macy's and Bloomingdale's, is well-known for shoes and handbags, but during the 2016 election, many of those who were anti-Trump boycotted the brand. Photo: Getty
7. Sonia Rykiel, "Queen of knits"
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most googled designers 2016
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