I see many mentions of Alessandro Michele here, and I appreciate what he's doing as well. I find his own sense of style inspiring.
I wanted to mention Alber Elbaz, for breathing new life into the house of Lanvin over the past 14 years, and for his unique approach--elegant, disinterested in perfection, but extremely interested in women and making them feel beautiful and secure. There is not one Lanvin woman, but many--his designs speak to the many faces of women. There are many other designers who are trendier, but there's no one who inspires love and loyalty like Alber.