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Whether it was athletes stepping up their game off the field, rappers saying goodbye to gaudy excess, or actors actually giving a sh*t, 2012 was the year famous guys finally got serious about taking risks and looking good. These are best-dressed gents GQ Magazine saw on every red carpet, big event, and beyond this year ending today with the five men who stood stylishly above the rest.

To see the entire list, click here.