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Coco Rocha is the Queen of Out-There, Edgy-Chic Style, and These Insanely Awesome Looks Prove It

Blame it on stars like Lady Gaga and (up until recently) Nicki Minaj, but it's become increasingly less shocking to be, well, shocked at celebs' insane, over-the-top, attention-for-attention's-sake ensembles. In fact, spotlight-seeking outfits like Gaga's recent Victorian-era getup, Kendall Jenner's crazy double-slit MMVA ensemble, and Rihanna's practically naked CFDA Awards dress have become so commonplace that we've all lost an appreciation for genuinely envelope-pushing ensembles worn out of a true, edgy sense of style rather than an attempt to be sensational or larger than life. And there's one star in particular — supermodel Coco Rocha — who's nailed this out-there style in a way that's totally chic and not one bit cartoonish. Just take her latest look for example. The dramatically draped organza gown by Zac Posen, which she wore to the 2014 Fragrance Foundation Awards, was not only utterly jaw-dropping, but was also carried off with so much attitude and class that it looked nothing less than perfect. And that's not the only edgy trick up her sleeve; just click through to sneak a peek at nine of Rocha's most fashion-forward looks to date.

by Mary Avant

At the 2010 Met Gala

Rocha’s made a habit out of absolutely wowing at the annual fashion event, and her miles-long, watercolor-print Zac Posen number was no exception.

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At the 2012 Met Gala

From the pink-tipped hair and heels to the slouchy yellow trousers and matching cropped blazer from Givenchy, Rocha out-edged every star on the red carpet at the 2012 Met Ball.

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At a 2013 NBC Universal Event

Snakeskin, high-waisted pants; an off-the-shoulder, cropped blazer; and an ultra-high-neck blouse all add up to one edgy ensemble.

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At the 2013 Met Gala

Rocha didn’t stop with just her leopard-print, flower-embellished Emanuel Ungaro at the annual event; she finished off the bold outfit flawlessly with blunt bangs and badass ankle boots, too.

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At the VRC Oaks Club Luncheon

Channeling a chic Spanish vibe in Moschino, Rocha wore her embellished blazer, flouncy skirt, and over-the-top hat as effortlessly as if they were her go-to LBD.

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At the 2013 Melbourne Cup Day

Both her color-blocked, mixed-print Peter Pilotto dress and her fabulous fascinator are totally wacky, but the model somehow managed to make them look impossibly chic when paired together.

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At the 2014 'Glamour' Women of the Year Gala

It may look like a simple all-black ensemble, but how many people do you know who could pull off a massive fur vest so casually?

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At the 2014 amFAR New York Gala

There’s something fiercely futuristic about Rocha’s structured John Paul Gaultier gown, which gets an extra bit of edge thanks to its red-lined cape and voluminous draping.

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At the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

The supermodel managed to look both retro and of-the-future in her off-the-shoulder, gorgeously printed Christian Siriano gown — an outfit punctuated perfectly with vampy lips and a side-tipped hat.

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