On her birthday, here's every single time Cara Delevingne proved she has the most unique style in the business
Cara Delevingne may have landed her first cover shoot - posing next to Lady Eloise Anson for Vogue Italia - at just ten years old, but she really hit the fashion circuit when she reached her late teens, and her individual personal style instantly became a look that everyone wanted to to emulate.
A hugely successful model, she has been the face of mega fashion brands such as Burberry, Chanel and Fendi, has walked for the likes of Burberry, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Stella McCartney, Marchesa and Saint Laurent, and landed the coveted Model of the Year gong at the British Fashion Awards in both 2012 and 2014.
Having taken a step back from the fashion world in recent years to concentrate on her acting career, she's more often spotted on the front row at fashion shows these days than she is on the runway, but while her career may be taking a fashion hiatus her personal wardrobe continues to up its game.
Since she first smashed onto the style scene, Cara has always stayed true to her roots (biker boots, skinny jeans and beanies are her staples), but she's also proven that she's just as adept as doing glam as she is relaxed daywear.
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A huge advocate for experimenting with your aesthetic, Cara has worn everything from super sheer mini dresses to oversized suits, cropped tops and even tracksuits on red carpets all over the world.
But it's undoubtedly tailoring that she favours, relying on all manner of suiting to provide the pillars of her wardrobe and playing around with silhouettes. Over the last couple of years she's taken to wearing the staple in a far more risqué way, with an open blazer and nothing beneath proving her go-to.
As she celebrates her 29th birthday be inspired by Cara's epic and ever-changing style here...
Getty ImagesWe're obsessed with this open flared navy suit that Cara wore to the Dior AW21 Couture show.
Getty ImagesA fan of the open blazer, the model opted for a charcoal grey number but this time paired it with a sheer black bralette.
Getty ImagesThe unofficial queen of suiting, this Hugo Boss number, which she paired with a super chic, casual white t-shirt and boots, had us all hunting for the perfect lilac suit.
Getty ImagesThis mirrored Fendi dress, which she wore to a Samsung party in late 2019, may just be one of our favourite looks to date.
Getty ImagesProving that platform shoes are back in fashion for a good reason, these heels provide a great punchy pairing for this sheer Dior mini.
Getty ImagesCara flawed us all in this feminine yet edgy look as she celebrated her new lipstick campaign with Dior.
Getty ImagesWearing an edgy all-black look for the unveiling of a new Tag Heuer advertising campaign in New York.
Getty ImagesOpting for a white mini at the Longchamp store launch in New York.
Getty ImagesAt the the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Met Gala.
Getty ImagesArriving at the Dior AW18 fashion show in Paris, Cara infused her signature fierce style with the brand's elegant aesthetic via a cropped-top and navy suit. She also jumped on the double-draping trend with a dogstooth-print trench.
Getty ImagesCara stepped out with a whole new look for the launch of her debut novel, Mirror Mirror. The latest in a series of dramatic hair transformations, the model-turned-actress has swapped her signature blonde locks for brunette. Cara paired her new do with sculptural earrings, a David Koma autumn winter 2017 dress and studded The Kooples brogues.
Rex FeaturesAt London Fashion Week on the front row at Burberry, Cara opted for a biker-chic look with a lip piercing, which she paired with tartan trousers and a leather jacket.
Getty ImagesWe are fully obsessed with Cara's Atelier Versace autumn winter 2017 strapless dress with intricate circular glass bead details that she wore to the Valerian premiere, perfectly matching the film's sci-fi theme.
Getty ImagesAfter killing it in a series of suits, Cara wore a Maison Margiela sheath dress with Louboutin thigh high boots for the photocall for Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets.
Getty ImagesWe think this sparkly Alexandre Vauthier gown looks amazing on Cara. Incidentally, it's the same dress Bella Hadid had a wardrobe malfunction with when she modelled it on the Couture runway - thank God Cara didn't have the same problem with that eye-watering thigh split!
Getty ImagesFor the London premiere of Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets, Cara dabbled with high glamour (but done the Cara way) in a black low-V Burberry suit with a crystal capelet.
Getty ImagesHere Cara works power suiting at the photocall of her film Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets wearing a checked suit with an oversized blazer and skinny trousers. Also please note her badass boots.
Getty ImagesAt the premiere for her second feature film, sci-fi Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets, Cara was appropriately dressed in a metallic floor-length Iris van Herpen Couture gown complete with Repossi jewellery.
Getty ImagesTrust Cara to make a shirt and joggers look cool... Here, she wears the look to the 'Don't Take it Personally' exhibition in Paris.
Getty ImagesTo the Chanel haute couture autumn winter 2017 show in Paris, Cara wore high-waisted pants with boots and a chic spaghetti strap top. The additions of the gold choker and belt pull the look together.
Rex FeaturesHosting the Magnum x Moschino event at Cannes Film Festival, Cara looked ACE in an off-shoulder LDB. Our fave part of her outfit, however, is that amaze red beret. Well when in France...
Getty ImagesFor a day look in the city, Cara opted for interesting button-up trousers and a striped blazer. Great look, Cara.
Getty ImagesCara's style was particularly devilish in this all red ensemble at a STX Films event. We're digging her red vinyl skirt.
Getty ImagesAt the trailer viewing of first film in a lead role, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Cara wore a futuristic Alexandre Vauthier skirt suit.
REX FeaturesIn Paris for the autumn winter 2017 shows, Cara debuted a new hairdo and an impeccable new outfit. The model looked très Parisien in a striped black and white trouser suit with a Gucci belt and tons of bling. Extra points for those abs.
Getty ImagesCara Delevingne attended a Rimmel event rocking her signature tomboy look. The model wore ripped black jeans and a military style bomber by Unravel.
Splash NewsCara Delevingne was out in New York with pal Taylor Swift wearing a blue bomber jacket, black jeans and mules. The jacket is very Cara.
Getty ImagesCara goes for another punky leather look, adding a feminine edge with a tulle sheer skirt. The results are still unarguably badass.
Getty ImagesShe wore a punk-like cut-away sheaf dress with thigh-high boots for the New York premiere of Suicide Squad.
Getty ImagesCara channels a gothic school girl look in New York in August 2016.
Getty ImagesCara fuses 70s suede goodness (check the a-line skirt and thigh-high boots) with gothic romance (the dark lipstick and sheer lace blouse) in New York.
PA PhotosCara, ever the tomboy, wears a pair of camouflage sequinned trousers by DSquared with a blazer and T-shirt and a Comic-Con event.
Getty ImagesTo the GLAMOUR US Women of the Year awards, Cara Delevingne wore a custom Elie Saab dress. The model completed her ensemble with an old Hollywood glamour beauty look. When Cara pulls it out the bag, she pulls it out the bag BIG time.
Rex FeaturesFor the MTV Movie Awards in LA, Cara Delevingne looked stunning in Balmain. We're loving the two matching cuffs as well - we'll definitely be copying this.
PA PhotosDitching her trademark tomboy style for a pretty black lace dress and heeled sandals, Cara looked picture perfect at an event in London.
Getty ImagesWOW! Cara looked seriously sexy in this boyish-suit-turned-lingerie look. We love the cute necklaces and slicked back updo the star paired her outfit with.
RexWe love Cara's laid-back ensemble here, including her cool printed tee, beanie and ripped jeans. We'll be stealing her street style!
Rex FeaturesCara rocks a head-to-toe black outfit with ankle boots while out and about in New York.
GettyShe teamed her Alexander McQueen blouse with chic cigarette pants for an appearance on US chat show Late Night With Seth Meyers.
GettyShe glittered in a beaded mini dress at the Paper Towns New York film premiere.
GettyFor a Q&A at the Apple store in New York, she wore a lace top and cigarette pants. We love the teal colour.
Getty ImagesWe do love a star print, especially when wore with a military jacket as Cara did in June 2015 for a London photocall of Paper Towns.
Getty ImagesWearing a Burberry playsuit covered in applique detailing while promoting Paper Towns in London.
Rex FeaturesAnother strong look - the burgundy shade suits Cara's pale colouring perfectly, especially worn with berry lippy.
This is how to channel military chic, as seen at the Burberry 2015 LA show.
Getty ImagesCara knows the power of a playsuit.
Rex FeaturesFusing glamour, sex appeal and style at the British Fashion Awards 2014.
PA PhotosCara arrived at the Burberry show in September 2014 wearing a beautiful Burberry suit and sporty trainers. Her accessory? The eternally cool Kate Moss.
Getty ImagesSmokin' in a velvet tux dress at a party held for Vogue and J Crew in September, 2014.
Rex FeaturesThe lady is a vamp - Cara sexes it up for the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2014.
Rex FeaturesThis girl really is chameleon-like... She looked every inch the groomed, elegant lady in a Gucci gown in 2014.
Rex FeaturesA sweeping loose gown for Cannes Film Festival 2014.
Getty ImagesShe launched her collection for Mulberry wearing a blue tux by the brand, staying ever true to her androgynous style.
Getty ImagesShe gave the Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2013 a dose of tomboy glamour in her cigarette pants and vintage T-shirt. We love.
Who knew Burberry could look so tough? Cara demonstrates exactly why she's the face of the brand at the Met Ball 2013.
Rex FeaturesNot many could pull of a pair of slouchy tartan trousers and a beanie hat, but Cara managed it as she strolled round London in 2013.
Rex FeaturesWhen her friend, Rihanna, designed a collection for River Island in 2013, Cara came to the launch wearing a yellow jersey dress from the collection - a sporty look, worn with laddered tights adding a punk edge,
Rex FeaturesProving once again she can do glam, Cara wore a Burberry gown and 20s-style headpiece to The Animal Ball in London, 2013.
Rex FeaturesA truly show-stopping look for Cannes Film Festival 2013, complete with Veronica Lake waves, red lips and an elegant black lace gown.
Rex FeaturesIf this doesn't make you want to run out and buy a pair of leather trousers nothing will. Cara wore hers with a Burberry jacket and crisp white shirt to a Joseph exhibition party in April 2013.
Rex FeaturesWearing a sexy glitter number for the Anna Karenina film premiere in September 2012, in which she made her acting debut.
PA PhotosShe chose a Burberry peacoat and leather panelled trousers for the Vogue Festival 2012.
PA PhotosCara knows the power of a LBD and red lipstick as shown at a Burberry party in 2011.
Rex FeaturesShe teamed her Burberry boots with a leather jacket and slouchy tee at the UGG Australia flagship store launch in 2011.
Rex FeaturesShe added an evening feel to her skinnies and biker boots by showing off a hint of her lace bra to the RXTR Timepiece collection launch in November, 2011.
By 2010, she had begun to develop her trademark style - skinny jeans and playful T-shirt.
A freshfaced Cara attends a Giorgio Armani party in 2009 wearing her signature biker boots and coral boho dress.
