Who Are the 10 Best Dressed Fashion Designers Ever?

This Alabama-based designer just might be the reigning king of American menswear, and his personal wardrobe reflects that dominance. Reid keeps it pretty simple, with turtleneck sweaters, white T-shirts, and a well-known proclivity for vintage boot-cut cords and jeans, especially Orange Tab Levi's 517s.

Sure, the man was a womenswear designer, but he could dress with the best of the turn-of-the-century Parisian dandies. Plus, he basically invented the modern fashion house, paving the way for everyone else on this list. Where Poiret dressed his women in flowing Arabesque gowns and harem pants, he opted for lush ties, contrasting waistcoats, and exquisite gold rings, all of which he presumably lost when his fashion house fell apart following World War I.

Perry Ellis was hugely influential on menswear in the '70s and '80s, bringing innovative cuts and prints to traditional American prep staples. His own wardrobe reflected this aesthetic, with blazers, button downs, bow ties, and his trademark chinos.

Unlike his print-heavy, expressive menswear, Dries himself is a vision of Belgian minimalism. The designer famously sports a uniform of navy chinos and a blue button-up over a white T-shirt, all underscored by a perfectly slouchy fit and great accessories. He made wearing his backstage lanyard over his shirt a trademark look, and his polished caramel brogues perfectly ground his minimalist look.

The Moroccan-born Elbaz has been holding it down for husky gentleman since starting to work with Lanvin in 2001. His simple dark suits and tuxedos perfectly illustrate the sliming powers of dark colors and impeccable tailoring, but the best part of Elbaz' wardrobe is his accessories. Flouncy bowties and heavy glasses show that accessories are the best way to add subtle personality to any outfit.

Armani is the master of Italian minimalism, ushering the soft-shoulder suit into popular culture and famously dressing Richard Gere in American Gigolo. Armani's made simple dark suits, white shirts, and dark sweaters a bit of a personal uniform, with results that have him looking chic even at the age of 80.

Forget that the man appears ageless (he's 52) and focus on his slim tailored suits and bold accessories, which offer a vision of the potent elegance. His suits scream confidence, with a palpable undercurrent of sex.

Whatever you think of his latest runway shows, Thom Browne redefined the shape of the men's suit on his own terms. And he backs it all up, adopting his shrunken jackets, violently cropped trousers, and chunky brogues as a personal hallmark.

Ralph Lauren is the man that turned the American dream into a shoppable wardrobe, bringing Ivy League style, prep classics, and western influences to malls all across the world. His own style reflects this transcendent mélange, mixing denim and bomber jackets with tuxedos and suits, sometimes all at once.

Yves Saint Laurent is as influential as any other designer out there, reinventing couture for the '60s and convincing haughty rich people that ready-to-wear could be chic. The man himself alternated between tailored suits, and more outlandish garb like safari sets, all while continuously playing with materials like velvet. Despite a turbulent life, he is elegance incarnate.