Top 10 Most Memorable Fashion Moments of 2008

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People around the globe like to keep a keen eye on fashion, both on an international scale and locally.  Here are some stories from 2008 that made a big splash in many countries worldwide:

10. Backlash against too-skinny models and actors.  Many fashion weeks impose a minimum BMI for models.

9. Italian Vogue runs issue featuring all-black models.  Flies off the shelves.

8. Crazy footwear.  Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin and Victoria Beckham are two examples of celebrities who made headlines for their shoe preferences.

7. Victoria's Secret fashion show is an international sensation.

6. Gossip Girl TV show sets the bar for fashion; makes history by being the first show to film in the actual NYFW tents.

5. Maternity chic is in, thanks to Angelina Jolie.

4. Yves Saint Laurent dies at age 71.

3. US Republican Vice-President nominee Sarah Palin redefines the power suit - and feels the heat after spending over $150,000 of RNC campaign money on her wardrobe.

2. Renewal of First Lady style.  Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni become fashion emblems.

1. The Sex and the City movie sends hoards of women to theaters; outfits are scrutinized, copied, and reproduced.

Bonus: the moustache!

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