It’s that time of year again—time for our annual Vogue Runway industry poll. Of course, this has been no ordinary year in fashion. We’ve never seen so much turnover, and it’s not over yet, as Thursday’s shocking news that Dario Vitale is out at Versace made clear. Our results were finalized well before his exit was announced—not that the news would dampen the enthusiasm of the writers, editors, stylists, publicists, content creators, and multi-hyphenates who took part in our poll. As you’ll see below, they ranked Vitale near the top in two key categories: Designer of the Year and Favorite Collection.
Beyond the runways, which red carpet look made the biggest splash? Who was the standout stylist? And what defines a supermodel today? Read on to find out!
Designer of the Year
In an entirely unsurprising turn, Matthieu Blazy was voted Designer of the Year. One creative director summed it up: “Matthieu wins for delivering a very promising collection under overwhelming pressure.” Another was more poetic but just as on-point, though they added a small critique: “Matthieu Blazy (obviously)—he moved seamlessly from intrecciato to bouclé, and the Chanel collection finally feels current yet timeless. But while the Charvet collaboration was fabulous, it drove up prices on The RealReal, so not great for me.” The runner-up was Jonathan Anderson, who was also voted Designer of the Year in 2024 and 2023.
Favorite Collection of 2025
“I know, I know, you’ve been hearing this everywhere, but let’s face it—it’s true.” Yes, in addition to naming Matthieu Blazy Designer of the Year, his debut for Chanel was voted your favorite collection of 2025.
Not far behind was Dario Vitale’s bold first outing for Versace (this poll was conducted before his exit was announced last week). One editor told us, “I loved that Dario Vitale went for broke with an audacious, naughty vision.” A special projects director and writer noted: “Dario Vitale’s debut for Versace was polarizing in the most magical way—less a collection than a reawakened spirit. Gianni built an empire during the AIDS crisis by making fashion outrageous, fabulous, and flamboyant—a burst of joy in a dark time—and Dario echoed that energy. In a landscape where most debuts exist to sell a handbag, this one felt like a true origin story revived: exhilarating, uncertain, and risky. It was as if Gianni himself lingered in the room and someone finally dusted off the cobwebs.” Now that Vitale is leaving, we’ll have to wait and see who steps in to rebuild at Versace.
The Most Underrated Designer Working Today
Give the man his flowers. While Julian Klausner’s debut women’s and men’s shows for Dries Van Noten were quieter than many other launches this year—partly due to the very Driesian choice to avoid celebrities and influencers—it’s safe to say they’ve been more influential than most. Since he introduced sarongs on his first DVN men’s runway, they’ve been popping up everywhere, including in pre-fall collections now rolling out. A stylist writes: “Julian Klausner delivered brilliant men’s and women’s shows, offering an incredible continuation of a beloved brand from founder to new creative director.”
Emerging Designer of the Year
There must be something in the water in New York. Your top three picks for emerging talent all hail from the Big Apple, with Ashlynn Park of Ashlyn and Colleen Allen tied for first place, and Rachel Scott of Diotima and Proenza Schouler coming in third. We’re pretty crazy about our hometown talents, too. Park also won the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s $300,000 prize.Last month, we announced the winners of our annual poll. Here are the highlights.
Stylist of the Year
For the past two years, Lotta Volkova topped this list. Her work with Miuccia Prada at Miu Miu reignited the label and created viral runway moments. This year, however, your focus shifted to the red carpet. Our 2025 Stylist of the Year is Danielle Goldberg, the stylist behind some of today’s best-dressed celebrities, including Greta Lee, Ayo Edebiri, and Zoë Kravitz. What clinched it? Goldberg has partnered with designers Jonathan Anderson and Matthieu Blazy to dress stars like Lee and Edebiri since their tenures at Loewe and Bottega Veneta. Now that both designers have moved to major houses—Lee is a Dior ambassador and Edebiri represents Chanel—Goldberg remains central to their iconic looks.
Most Covetable Brand
This category has two sides: which brand makes the items everyone wants, and which are you willing to splurge on? This year ended in a three-way tie between Miu Miu, Phoebe Philo, and The Row—no surprises there. An interesting note: Julian Klausner’s Dries Van Noten also made the list. It turns out people admire not just Klausner himself, but his clothing too.
Model of the Year
It has been incredibly fun to watch the rise of a new generation of “It” models—Alex Consani, Anok Yai, Paloma Elsesser, and their peers are truly bringing back the supermodel. This year, a new face joins their ranks: Awar Odhiang, whose emotional finale hug with Matthieu Blazy at a Chanel show had the audience on its feet. “Can it be anyone other than Awar?” asked one editor. “It’s not just her beauty; it’s her joy.” Hear, hear!
Best Red Carpet Moment
Speaking of Danielle Goldberg, Jonathan Anderson, and Greta Lee—your red carpet moment of the year was Lee in a custom mini dress from Anderson’s Dior collection at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. One consultant wrote, “Jonathan’s ability to bring new, contemporary, commercially viable life to such an established heritage brand is his truest gift.” Lewis Hamilton’s Wales Bonner look at the Met Gala came in a close second.
The Upcoming Debut You Are Most Excited About
No debut fatigue here! Your most anticipated new designer appointment is Grace Wales Bonner at Hermès, even though we’ll have to wait until January 2027 to see her first collection.
Your Favorite Fashion Cliché
“Favorite” here means the cliché that frustrates you the most but also makes you laugh—and everyone is guilty. Editors were teased for being particular about seating arrangements. For publicists, the phrase “full-look only” is the ultimate buzzkill. But the silliest cliché, according to our voters, is when designers say, “I design for a strong, independent woman.” Come on, people! That’s a given.
If you voted, thank you for participating! If you didn’t but read this far, thank you for reading! See you next year.
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