Editorials in 2010 were so extraordinary, I’ve started reading magazines from the back (sorry, advertisers!). From Vogue Paris’ 90th Anniversary extravaganza to Numero’s consistently enchanting spreads, 2010 was a year for drama. The editorials were so good, we know them by name: “Wash you face in my sink” from LOVE, “Vogue à porter” in Vogue Paris, and “La Mauvaise Education” in Numéro.

So what makes an editorial great? Teamwork. All the eds here show the best collaboration between photographer, stylist, and model.

Click through to see the best of the best from 2010.