Cardi B is living her best life, starting with her fashion choices. Cardi quickly established herself as one of the most stylish celebrities in the music industry, and she has been doing it with the help of her personal stylist, Kollin Carter. The pair has put together some incredibly over-the-top looks that have gotten everyone’s attention—and the rapper has rocked every single one effortlessly. She has become a Fashion Week and red carpet staple, with people always looking forward to seeing what she’ll wear. And now she’s been named Style Influencer of the Year by the Footwear News Achievement Awards for 2020, an honor fellow musician J Balvin took in 2019.

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Cardi’s even been 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ing her casual and stage looks, too, wearing ‘fits that are just as out of this world as her personality, and there’s no denying that she’s become a force in the fashion world. Designers like Dolce & Gabbana and Moschino have been dressing her for major events and performances, and she even inked a deal with athletic wear company Reebok this year, designing her own limited edition collection of sneakers.

The “Bodak Yellow” rapper has been taking full advantage of her access to these high-end brands and the best stylists in the game. Scroll through to see some of her most daring and risk-taking looks so far.

1/50She received the highest accolades from a legend.

In December 2020, Card was named Style Influencer of the Year by FNAA, an organization that has doled out awards for anything and everything having to do with shoes since the 1980s. The association recruited legendary luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin to present Cardi with the award, and he said, “She’s a force. She speaks her own language. The opposite of politically correct, which is so rare nowadays,” he said.

2/50Her ‘Billboard’ cover was jaw-dropping.

Cardi B was also named Woman of the Year by Billboard magazine this year, and as such appeared on the publication’s Women in Music 2020 issue. Her looks for the cover and the inside spread are a level of high fashion we’ve yet to see Cardi accomplish, despite her many print features. For the cover, she is standing on stilts hidden by a floor-length mermaid-style embellished skirt suit with a double-breasted jacket and massive ruffled collar. She looks like a work of art.

3/50Cardi upgraded her “I Like It” look for the Billboard feature.

Cardi took a series of gorgeous photos for the Billboard feature, and in one she’s wearing what looks like a major upgrade to her “I Like It” music video wardrobe. She swapped out her red cleavage-baring dress for a more structured and fitted black gown with incredible ruffled flowers across the neckline and sleeves, and rather than wear an ornate headdress, her hair was literally designed to invoke the now iconic headdresses she wore in the music video.

4/50She is art.

Cardi’s style has evolved so much as her influence and resources have grown. In a shot for Billboard that Cardi described as being inspired by legendary choreographer and dancer Debbie Allen, she looks like a living work of art in a bright blue polka dot dress and tights that cover every inch of the skin that we are so used to seeing from Cardi, proving that she is certainly not a one-trick pony when it comes to fashion.

Cardi posted this racy look on her Instagram grid with the caption: “Work was long today ….Stay tuned🖤.” She’s teasing us with something. Notice the very pointy breast area of her jumpsuit. Those things look dangerous.

6/50She posted a very glam look in anticipation of her sneaker drop.

“So excited for my sneaker drop this Friday November 13th! Hope you guys love it!” she wrote when she posted a series of photos on November 10, 2020. The first couple of photos show her wearing all black, including a very wide-brimmed hat. Then the third photo shows a sneaker on the train of her outfit, which appears to be made out of hair. CRAZY!

7/50She’s excited about the shoes!

Clearly, she is very excited about her sneaker collaboration with Reebok in this picture of herself wearing a dress that matches the red sneakers perfectly. Most people would go casual with their sneakers or fancy with their gowns, but Cardi is not most people.

8/50She’s a kidder.

When we saw this look and read the caption, she totally got us! “Fun fact: all of these flowers on this dress are real …..JK they not 😂……anyways go check out ‘ME GUSTA’ @anitta @myketowers.” We love that she has a great sense of humor.

9/50Dressed to impress and show support.

In January 2020, Cardi dressed to play the part of supportive wifey during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris. Her hubby, Offset, was there to show his clothing line, Laundered Works Corp, a collaboration with designer Chaz A. Jordan.

10/50She wore feathers to court!

In December 2019, Cardi had to go to court over alleged assault charges at a ᵴtriƥ club on August 28, 2019. Cardi decided to wear a rather demure-for-her buttoned-up white shirt with a tie, black slacks, and designer heels. All seemingly court-appropriate. BUT she topped off the look with an over-the-top feathered jacket with a long train and a hat that was anything but demure.

11/50Splash NewsCardi literally stopped traffic in Paris.

The rapper flew to France for Paris Fashion Week in September 2019 and one of her outfits actually stopped traffic. The ensemble, designed by Richard Quinn, completely covered her face, and it was totally wild.

12/50Cardi B/InstagramCardi really loves a good print.

No matter how busy the print on her outfit might be, Cardi definitely makes it work. She also plays with textures, and the fur sleeves added a nice touch to this ensemble she wore during Paris Fashion Week in September 2019.

13/50Cardi B/InstagramShe somehow made latex look tasteful.

She took an ensemble that was perfect for a girls’ night out and made it fashion. The purple latex dress and boots were designed by Nicolas Jebran and the outfit looked perfect on her.14/50Cardi B/InstagramShe was dressed in head-to-toe Chanel in Paris.

This outfit is insanely gorgeous! Cardi put on a classic Chanel outfit and wore it so well. She mixed a few different kinds of prints, but it totally worked. Everything was in a matching color palette, which made it all go together perfectly.

15/50Cardi B/InstagramShe gave us some major teacher or librarian vibes with this one.

Class is in session! Cardi took the pencil skirt and blazer combo to the next level with this look. The exaggerated shoulder pads and padding on the skirt add an extra touch of drama to the outfit.

16/50Cardi loves an outfit that gets her all the attention.

This eye-catching hot pink fringed jumpsuit was the perfect accessory for Cardi’s dancing. The fringes moved at the rhythm she moved, and it provided such a great visual experience.

17/50Getty ImagesShe looked like a pearl in its oyster at the 2019 Grammys.

Cardi turned heads in this vintage gown at the 2019 Grammy Awards ceremony in February. It might have been difficult to walk in, but the gown surely made her stand out.

18/50Cardi B/InstagramCardi makes her own rules.

Cardi is all about wearing high-end designers. This one-piece Chanel outfit she wore sort of resembles scuba diving gear, but she rocked it with so much confidence. She matched the designer logos to her shoes and her hat, making her a true accessories queen.

19/50Cardi B/InstagramThere’s definitely something in particular that stands out with this outfit.

Cardi rocked the baggie pants and chunky designer sneakers look that all the younglings have been wearing, but that’s not why this look made the list. The mesh top she wore with the outfit left little to the imagination, and Cardi’s cleavage was on full display.

20/50Splash NewsCelebrities usually go all out for their stage outfits.

But this one Cardi wore to the 92.3 Real Street festival in August 2019 was a bit out there. The white one-piece ensemble was covered in colorful stars, but it was the cutouts around her hip area that made her outfit a little strange.

21/50Splash NewsCardi really loves these one-piece catsuits.

They make her body look incredible, so of course she wears them repeatedly. There’s just something about the pattern and the loud color that makes this look really stand out—and not necessarily in a good way.

22/50Cardi B/InstagramShe brought the ’90s back with this look.

Cardi B surely loves her some Chanel. The rapper wore a formfitting outfit that was covered with the Chanel logo and paired it with a simple white T-shirt underneath. She looked like she stepped right out of a ’90s sitcom.

23/50Splash NewsCardi knows how to make an entrance.

Cardi showed up to the NYC Beautycon Festival 2019 wearing an over-the-top fur coat. While New York winters are pretty rough, she wore this in April, which is already pretty much springtime.

24/50Cardi B/InstagramCardi added a little country flair to her 𝓈ℯ𝓍y stage outfit.

Cardi was ready for the rodeo in this getup. We’ve never seen a cowgirl look this good! We might not be able to pull off an outfit like this but we could rock those pink cowgirl boots with some jeans.

25/50Cardi B/InstagramCardi B wore this stunning white ensemble to a very important place.

This outfit is not outrageous at all. It is actually super stylish and chic. What’s outrageous about it is that Cardi had it made by Christian Siriano especially for a court appearance she had in April 2019. The rapper captioned this Instagram post: “Court flow.” She is something else!

26/50Cardi B/InstagramThere’s something about Cardi in feathers.

This all-mint outfit with a wide-brimmed hat just works on Cardi! She’s outdoing herself. You can’t look at her in this outfit and not feel refreshed. Seriously, she’s a breath of fresh air.

27/50Cardi B/InstagramCardi has a thing for Chanel.

This schoolgirl-inspired outfit makes her look so fashion-forward. That Chanel button-down is so cute. She’s reminding us a little bit of Britney Spears in the “Baby One More Time Video.”

28/50Cardi B/InstagramShe 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed it in this open back outfit.

Not only is her back exposed, so is her entire backside in those sheer biker shorts. This was at the Mugler fashion show in Paris on September 26, 2018. An open back always comes as a bit of a surprise.

29/50Cardi B/InstagramCardi B took Paris Fashion Week by storm in September 2018.

Cardi had quite the fashion month, but she rocked a custom hat and gown designed by Michael Costello, and it was proof that the rapper can absolutely slay high fashion.

30/50Cardi B/InstagramCardi isn’t afraid to make a statement.

She also wore an ostrich plume trouser suit designed by Christian Cowan during Paris Fashion Week in 2018, and it was STUNNING. The color and the way she coordinated the shade with her hair is kind of awesome.

31/50Cardi B/InstagramAnimal print is a fashionista’s best friend.

She channeled her inner Fran Drescher from The Nanny in a head-to-toe animal-print design by Dolce & Gabbana at their show in Milan. Check out those furry sunglasses.

32/50Cardi B/InstagramShe wore a bright red Dolce & Gabbana dress during the infamous Nicki Minaj fight in September 2018.

The dress was unfortunately ripped during the altercation at New York City’s The Plaza, but there’s no denying that she looked like a total princess in it. She rocked it at a NYFW party and looked pretty incredible.

33/50Cardi B/InstagramCardi rocked her 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 bump at the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018.

She wore a breathtaking cream gown designed by Moschino’s Jeremy Scott, and she left everyone in awe. She looks like a golden goddess in this look. She glows through and through.

34/50Kollin Carter/InstagramThis look gave us Janet Jackson ‘Rhythm Nation’ vibes.

Who else could pull this look off so effortlessly? Pretty much just Janet Jackson and Cardi. Cardi wore this back in March 2018 and totally 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed it. That skirt takes the look to a whole other level.

35/50Kollin Carter/InstagramKollin channeled ‘In Living Color’ for this Cardi look.

She wore this during her performance at the 2018 Grammys alongside Bruno Mars for their hit “Finesse.” It’s not a look for regular folks, but it certainly demands to be looked at and that’s what Cardi was going for and it worked.

36/50Kollin CarterCardi turned into a flower girl.

She wore this oversized Moschino coat that was fully covered in flowers and looked super adorable back in May 2018. We can’t look at Cardi in this coat and not smile. Honestly, she should put this coat on regular rotation because it is delightful.

37/50Kollin Carter/InstagramHer stylist did a phenomenal job at concealing her pregnancy.

She wore this ballerina-inspired burgundy dress to the iHeart Radio Awards on March 11, 2018, and it was perfect to hide her growing 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 bump. Not to mention, she looked beautiful.

38/50Kollin Carter/InstagramI’ve never seen an angel, but something tells me this picture of Cardi is really close to the real thing.

She walked the red carpet at the 2018 Grammys wearing an Ashi Studio gown that made her look as if she had a pair of wings. So gorgeous! The color of the gown is so delicate and the entire look is ethereal.

39/50Cardi B/InstagramThis off-the-shoulder magenta dress showcased her cleavage.

The new mom proudly showed off her post-𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 body at the VMAs on August 20, 2018, barely a month after giving 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 to 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 Kulture—and she looked gorgeous doing so.

40/50Cardi B/InstagramShe was a lady in red at the 2018 VMAs.

She changed into a high-low gown for the show, and it had her shapely legs on full display. The high-low hem doesn’t always work for people, but on Cardi this dress looks wonderful. She kept the rest of her look pretty simple to highlight the dress.

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Kollin Carter/InstagramCardi became the belle of the ball with this beautiful dress.

She attended Rihanna’s Diamond Ball in 2017 looking like an actual Disney princess. One of the great things about Cardi is that she works the entire color spectrum. Some stars stick to signature colors, Cardi wears all the colors.

42/50Kollin Carter/InstagramCardi B loves her denim.

Cardi rocked this denim-on-denim ensemble with a coat that looked almost like a jeans straitjacket to me, but somehow she made it work. This was back in April 2018.

43/50Cardi B/InstagramIs there a single designer Cardi can’t SLAY?!

This whole Marc Jacobs look for his fashion show in February 2018 was one of the times Cardi really established herself as a fashion queen. The sunglasses are a nice added touch. They’re very retro-starlet chic.

44/50Kollin Carter/InstagramWhat better way to honor legends than by wearing their faces all over your body?

She wore a colorful one-piece pantsuit with Marilyn Monroe’s and James Dean’s faces all over it at Coachella in April 2018. This isn’t one of our favorite looks on her, but it definitely shows that she’s willing to take chances.

45/50Kollin Carter/InstagramCardi mixes prints and designers like a true fashion icon.

During an appearance on TRL in April 2018, the Grammy nominee wore a blue Versace dress and Balenciaga boots. Not sure if these two designs go together, but they work on Cardi.

46/50Cardi B/InstagramSometimes a cape is enough to make a statement.

She rocked a cape with a long train for her Rolling Stone cover for the July 2018 issue. She wore nothing underneath the cape. Can we get a va-va-va-voom? The woman is confident and comfortable in her body!

47/50Kollin Carter/InstagramThe rapper would look great in just about any era.

Cardi was ready for a disco party in this hot pink look she rocked in October 2017. The feather coat, the glasses, and the wide-leg pants are so outrageous, it makes me think only she could rock something like this.

48/50Cardi B/InstagramCardi’s video looks are gorgeous.

Cardi got married in a tracksuit in real life, but she wore a stunning white gown for her “Be Careful” video and looked like an actual angel. That dress could double as a comfy bedspread. It’s so dang dreamy.

49/50Cardi B/InstagramCardi wore flowy skirts and dresses to hide her pregnancy for months!

She walked the red carpet at the 2018 Grammys wearing an Ashi Studio gown that made her look as if she had a pair of wings. So gorgeous! The color of the gown is so delicate and the entire look is ethereal.

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