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Last updated on: April 28, 2012 10:07 IST
Kristen Stewart

Take a look at the world's most stylish celebrities who made it to Glamour Magazine's coveted annual best-dressed list for 2012!

Love them or hate them, all of the lovely ladies in the following pages have a way of standing out on the red carpet and millions worldwide try to imitate their .

Glamour Magazine has compiled its annual list of 50 fashionista celebs and it has a brand new face at the top, toppling last year's winner. Here we bring you the top 20 -- read on!

1. Kristen Stewart

The Twilight actress has been crowned the world's best-dressed woman, beating the likes of the Duchess of Cambridge and Victoria Beckham.

Considering she's usually at the receiving end of critics' barbs, this is quite a feather in her cap!

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2. Emma Watson

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Emma Watson

The Harry Potter star slipped from top spot in 2011 to second place this year.

3. Victoria Beckham

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Victoria Beckham

Posh is her name -- and so is her look! Celeb fashion designer Mrs Beckham, whose creations are coveted by her fellow A-listers, shot-up 12 places to third. The magazine praised the "adorable coordinating looks" she shares with "her new favourite accessory" -- baby daughter Harper.

4. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

The 30-year-old Royal, who is a newcomer on the list, landed fourth place and ranked considerably higher than her sister Pippa Middleton, who was placed 47th, the Mirror reported.

5. Florence Welch

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Florence Welch

The flame-haired singer from Florence and the Machine is up next for her eclectic taste.

6. Michelle Williams

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Michelle Williams

Petite blonde Michelle's classic silver-screen glamour sees her to sixth.

7. Blake Lively

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Blake Lively

Ryan Reynold's beautiful girlfriend dresses herself in feminine, sexy outfits for which she took seventh position on the list.

8. Cheryl Cole

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Cheryl Cole

Her legendary curves and wonderful wardrobe saw Britain's sweetheart to eight, as compared to second place last year, butthe magazine said Cheryl has the "fashion factor nailed".

9. Olivia Palermo

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Olivia Palermo

The American socialite, reality TV star and sometime model is very much into the fashion scene and nabbed ninth spot.

10. Rihanna

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Rihanna

Rounding off Glamour's top 10 is the sexy songstress. RiRi never shies away from showing off her amazing figure in daring designs!

11. Kate Moss

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Kate Moss

In at 11 is the British supermodel, who not only catwalks couture but also designs her own signature lines for several fashion giants.

12. Alexa Chung

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Alexa Chung

Also from the UK, TV presenter-model-fashionista Alexa creates a buzz with every red carpet appearance.

13. Kim Kardashian

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Kim Kardashian

Kim ranks thirteenth -- she's always pouring her curves into flattering outfits and together with her sisters has launched the Kardashian Kollection at Sears, a range of clothes inspired by their individual styles.

14. Kelly Rowland

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Kelly Rowland

The former Destiny's Child singer pipped ex-bandmate Beyonce (who came in at 27) with her unique, trend-setting looks.

15. Keira Knightley

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Keira Knightley

Hollywood hottie Keira also brings her own brand of hotness to the red carpet -- metamorphosing from androgynous to sexy to delicate from one appearance to the next, she makes it to 15.

16. Dannii Minogue

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Dannii Minogue

Another celeb-turned-designer, Kylie Minogue's younger sister is seeing a lot of success offering women what is to her personal taste.

17. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Stunning, statuesque Rosie grabs eyeballs whenever she steps out, whether in jeans or a floor-sweeping gown.

18. Fearne Cotton

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Fearne Cotton

This pretty British TV and radio presenter Fearne makes quite a splash with her individualistic style statements.

19. Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez

Bootylicious JLo is the mother of twins and touching 40, but still hasn't toned down her sexy dress sense! She makes it to Glamour's list at 19.

20. Mila Kunis

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Mila Kunis

And finally, we have mesmerising Mila rounding off the top 20 best-dressed beauties -- she may be petite, but she certainly is a fashion icon!

Source: ANI