Fashion is always looking for the next big thing–and that means photographers, models and magazines are continuously pushing themselves onwards and upwards. And boy did they take it to the next level in 2012.

From elaborate sets with A-list celebs, to pared down shoots with models of the moment, the year produced some seriously inspiring editorials.

So click through to check out exactly what topped the charts and made us dream of beachy vacations or high fashion drama.