Hussein Chalayan

By July 2007, the French conglomerate held more than 6% of the company's stock.

The next year brought further changes as Melody Harris-Gensbach became the deputy chief executive officer and Hussein Chalayan was named creative director.

The company also purchased a majority interest in Chalayan's fashion business during this period, signaling a closer relationship between athletic performance and high fashion design.

2010 onward.

Expansion and corporate restructuring marked the beginning of the next decade.

These people have talent to sell, and their creativity is relevant.

It's not only-- I remember when Nicolas Ghesquière was telling me at the time where he was number one in the industry was saying, "Yes, but if it's not worn, if people cannot put two arms or two legs in it, it's not relevant." You know, that was the problem with Hussein Chalayan.

I adore him, but he was a little bit too artsy.

So, you know, this one that I picked ri-right now, they are relevant.