In the face of fashion, there has never been a shortage of endless possibilities, devout creativity and profound displays of originality. For decades, the industry has been able to serve as an open forum that breeds diversity and propels visionary thinking for creative forces alike. The spellbinding year of 2014 was able to come to fruition by masterful creative directors, who revitalized premier fashion houses with awe-inducing collections that defied odds and superseded expectations. 

Each fashion trailblazer of the past year, embarked on purposeful journeys that allowed them to foster and nurture their need for renewed inspiration, and the continued quest to evolve. 

Nicolas Ghesquière, The Forward Thinker
The newly-appointed creative director at Louis Vuitton, has reignited the French fashion house with abuzz as he sets out to create the classic wardrobe. 

Hedi Slimane, The French Radical
The rock ’n’ roll designer with grit, edge and ingenuity revitalized Saint Laurent as creative director. 

Karl Lagerfeld, The Fearless Crusader
Led the feminist movement in the streets of Paris as creative director at Chanel. 

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