A true, one-of-a-kind powerhouse in the fashion industry, French designer Hedi Slimane, has worked with everyone from YSL to Gucci to Christian Dior. Essentially, Slimane's unique brand of sophisticated styles has shaped all modern menswear and style in general [apparently he is responsible for creating the hairstyle popularized by David Beckham, you know the one you love, the faux hawk].

But since 2007 the artist has been focusing on photography and its that endeavor that has us buzzing today. Recently the artist photographed Frances Bean Cobain and the stunning photoset circulated the Internet in record speed.  His photography, while quite stylized, remains crisp and ambient. He has the uncanny ability to truly capture a moment, a time in history and fashion, with a very specific nonchalance. His work continues to move us and he continues to evolve as an artist.

All images via www.hedislimane.com