Anything redolent of a Christina Hendricks Mad Men look was sooo 2010. In glossy magazine theory at least. Photograph: Frank Ockenfels/AMC/Lionsgate/BBC
The Emma Watson Pixie Crop. Nothing said post-Potter better. Cue much hair theorising. Photograph: Jon Furniss/WireImage
Kate Middleton's sapphire and diamond hand-me-down was the most attention-commanding bling of the year. Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Lady Gaga's heel-less concept shoes. If you wore these you were assured of some 2010 paparazzi attention. Photograph: Henry Lamb/Photowire/BEI / Rex F
Forget the miner's jacket. Protest chic 2010-style was all about a novelty beanie. Photograph: PR company handout
Hermès be gone. A Victoria Beckham was the bag to carry in 2010. Yes, they are expensive. But yes, they are quite lovely. Photograph: Startraks Photo/Rex Features