With an always revolving door of creative directors, the fashion industry is notorious for buzzed about designer comebacks and long awaited brand revivals. Whether it be a Courrèges reboot or a Marc Jacobs debut after a tumultuous tenure at Perry Ellis, fashion has had no shortage of brand and designer returns.

Inserting a fresh perspective and a distinct sartorial know-how, designer comebacks can completely change the course of a particular brand and the history of fashion-Coco Chanel's revitalization of her otherwise stagnant eponymous label forever changed the course of the industry. Most recently, Balenciaga made its Haute Couture revival after over 50 years earlier today, proving designer returns are more prevalent than ever. Here, L'OFFICIEL rounds up the 10 most buzzed about designer comebacks in fashion history.

Chanel

Chanel, 1954

Coco Chanel's namesake label became one of the most instantly recognizable houses of the 1920s and '30s. Due to the onset of World War II, the French designer closed her fashion brand until the mid 1950s.

The brand's return was monumental-a collection of signature boxy jackets, chic accessories, and coordinating skirt suits sold exceptionally well in the coming years. Today, Chanel remains one of the most renowned luxury brands due to the house codes established by Coco Chanel's striking fashion return.

Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 1998

After a high-profile departure at Perry Ellis in 1993, Marc Jacobs was in fashion limbo throughout the mid '90s. That was until LVMH boss Bernard Arnault shocked the industry by naming Jacobs as creative director of Louis Vuitton.

For Fall/Winter 1998, Jacobs debuted a relatively toned-down collection of ready-to-wear compared to the energetic creations he has since become known for. Until 2013, Jacobs reimagined and revitalized the French house with chic separates and must-have accessories that dominated the 2000s.

Mugler

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 1998

After a high-profile departure at Perry Ellis in 1993, Marc Jacobs was in fashion limbo throughout the mid '90s. That was until LVMH boss Bernard Arnault shocked the industry by naming Jacobs as creative director of Louis Vuitton.

For Fall/Winter 1998, Jacobs debuted a relatively toned-down collection of ready-to-wear compared to the energetic creations he has since become known for. Until 2013, Jacobs reimagined and revitalized the French house with chic separates and must-have accessories that dominated the 2000s.

Jil Sander

Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2013

Having first shown in Paris in 1975, Jil Sander was one of fashion's most beloved designers with minimal designs that reimagined the female wardrobe. The German designer departed the label in 2004 and in the interim, Raf Simons took over as creative director.

Sander returned to her eponymous label for Spring/Summer 2013 with a refreshing collection of ready-to-wear and chic accessories. The return of Sander shocked the industry and although the designer left the brand the following year, her aesthetic of quiet luxury continues to the present day.

Hedi Slimane at Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2013

After a stellar tenure at Dior Homme from 2000 to 2007, Slimane became one of the industry's hottest designers. Amidst rumours of where the French creative would travel to next, the secretive designer took a five year hiatus to pursue photography.

Slimane returned to fashion in style with an appointment as Yves Saint Laurent's creative director for Spring/Summer 2013. While at the iconic French house, Slimane fully reestablished himself as one of fashion's greatest minds. Slimane has since taken over as the creative director of Celine, which has undergone a full revitalization thanks to the enigmatic designer.

Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2014

Taking over from Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton was French designer Nicolas Ghesquière who had a contentious departure as the head of Balenciaga in 2012. For his Fall/Winter 2014 debut at the house, Ghesquière featured a breezy mix of utilitarian outerwear and intricate design notions.

After a decade-long tenure by Jacobs, the brand's next creative director had huge shoes to fill-and Ghesquière certainly did. Still at the helm of Louis Vuitton today, Ghesquière continues to push his sartorial narrative with unique silhouettes and a futuristic vision that the designer began at Balenciaga.

Courrèges

Courrèges Spring/Summer 2016

Known for quirky designs and forward-thinking silhouettes, Andres Courrèges became one of fashion's darlings throughout the 1960s and '70s. However, due to financial struggles, the brand was forced to halt most of its production until a 2016 return by Creative Directors Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant.

Filled with slinky bodysuits, motorcycle jackets, and wearable separates, the collection was a casual return to the memorable futuristic vision of the French designer. Today, the brand continues to reestablish itself through the intricate lens of Nicolas Di Felice.

Alaïa

Alaïa Spring/Summer 2022

Creative Director Pieter Mulier is the first creative enlisted with the immeasurable task of honoring Azzedine Alaïa's eponymous label since the designer's passing in 2017. Mulier is a perfect fit for the job with high-profile stints at Raf Simons' Dior, Calvin Klein, and Jil Sander.

For Spring 2022, Mulier debuted an eclectic range of sensual pieces that both honored the DNA of Alaïa while also pushing the brand forward. Whether it be skin tight skirts or immaculately tailored bodices, Mulier celebrated the immense house codes that the Tunisian designer had established throughout his iconic career.

Balenciaga Haute Couture

Known for sculptural silhouettes and a tailoring know-how, Cristóbal Balenciaga was one of the Haute Couture masters of his time. The designer closed his atelier in 1968, and the Haute Couture wing of the maison never reopened-until now.

Creative Director Demna Gvasalia showed Balenciaga's first couture creations in more than 50 years in a fully restored version of Balenciaga's original salon. The Fall/Winter 2021 Haute Couture collection was a vision of past and present-even with Gvasalia's steetwear influence in the form of denim and tracksuits-reinvigorating the storied history of the fashion house.

Hood by Air

Hood by Air "Veteran," 2021.

Cult streetwear brand Hood by Air announced its long awaited runway comeback since its last presentation in 2017. Titled Prologue, the brand has released several teasers and campaigns-one with Naomi Campbell-to highlight the brand's upcoming revival led by Creative Director Shayne Oliver.

In April of this year, the brand released a wearable capsule collection-Veteran-that hinted at the sartorial codes that will feature in its full return. Though an official date is not set in stone, the brand has hinted that the runway collection is set for mid-July. In true HBA fashion, expect lots of toned-down ready-to-wear, wearable separates, and high-profile cameos.