Andre Leon Talley — contributing editor
Why we love him: His humor, over-the-top taste, and Papa Vogue personality


Tom Ford — designer, director
Why we love him: His slick polish and sense of sex appeal


Susie Bubble — blogger
Why we love her: Her encyclopedic knowledge of fashion, and her penchant for color


Rei Kawakubo — designer
Why we love her: Her dark, dedicated (somewhat reclusive) sense of whimsy


Marc Jacobs — designer
Why we love him: His masculine-meets-feminine aesthetic and constant reinterpretation of "cool"


Tavi Gevinson — editor-in-chief
Why we love her: Her precociousness, curiosity, and nostalgic/futuristic style


Iris Apfel — businesswoman, consultant, and interior designer
Why we love her: Her quick wit and magpie-like style


Diane Pernet — writer and blogger
Why we love her: Her dedication to the discovery of new talent


Daphne Guinness — heiress and patron of haute couture
Why we love her: Her dedication to the weird


Bill Cunningham — photographer
Why we love him: His enthusiasm, reliability, and integrity


Anna Piaggi — writer
Why we love her: Her exuberant style (and that blue hair!)


Anna Dello Russo — editor-at-large and creative consultant
Why we love her: Her unflinching faith and obsession with fashion