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December 18, 2014

The Cut’s Wildest, Most Vibrant Photographs of the Year

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This year, the Cut sent its crew of photographers far and wide — around New York, all over Europe, even to Tokyo — to capture some of the most vibrant, raucous, decadent, and just plain weird scenes imaginable. In New York, Landon Nordeman shot Hood by Air’s creepy party at MoMA (featuring red contact lenses, fake blood, and Scream masks) while Christopher Anderson documented the debut of Dior’s dreamy cruise collection at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Meanwhile, Dina Litovsky captured the obscene luxury of New York’s most gala-packed month of the year, Petra Collins chronicled Cynthia Rowley’s morning routine, and Amy Lombard documented rape protesters at Columbia University on the Carry That Weight national day of action this October.

In Arizona, Angie Smith took portraits of young rodeo queens at the Miss Sweetheart Pageant, while in South Dakota, Amanda Hankerson and Lacey Criswell documented the mass biker weddings at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Convention. On top of all that, we shot more images at Fashion Week than ever before, including stunning, intimate behind-the-scenes shots from the biggest shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Click through the slideshow for a look at our most-striking photography from 2014.

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Rick Owens, Paris Fashion Week Spring 2015  Seen in Paris: Quiet Portraits Amidst the Chaos Photo: Alex Majoli
Acne Asymmetric draped silk gown, shot by Maciek Jasik Spectral States: 15 Dazzling Spring Pieces Photo: Maciek Jasik
Hood By Air's Pop Rally at MoMA Inside Hood by Air’s Big, Creepy MoMA Party Photo: Landon Nordeman
Harry Winston cluster bracelet, shot by Bobby Doherty Price Upon Request: See the Season’s Most Over-the-Top Fine Jewels Photo: Bobby Doherty
Central Saint Martins, London Fashion Week Fall 2014 Seen at Fashion Week: Robots and Face Stockings Photo: Stefano de Luigi/VII
Lipstick shot by Bobby Doherty for the Cut's Pretty Hurts series  Photo: Bobby Doherty
Dior Cruise Collection show at Brooklyn Navy Yard Dior in Brooklyn: Scenes From Last Night’s Cruise Show Photo: Christopher Anderson
Walter Van Beirendonck, Paris Men's Fashion Week Backstage in Paris: Face Paint and Wispy Hair Extensions Photo: Kevin Tachman
Rooney Mara at Cartier's 100 Years of La Panthère Ladies Who Gala: Party Photos From New York’s Most Social Month of the Year Photo: Dina... Rooney Mara at Cartier's 100 Years of La Panthère Ladies Who Gala: Party Photos From New York’s Most Social Month of the Year Photo: Dina Litovsky
Alexander McQueen, Paris Fashion Week Spring 2014 Seen in Paris: The Final Days of Spectacle Photo: Alex Majoli
Marni Jacquard coat at the Greenbrier Hotel Prints on Prints: Fall’s Most Vibrant, Decadent Patterns Photo: JUCO
Rick Owens blood leather dress, shot by Marton Perlaki in Hungary Cozy, Nostalgic, Hungarian: Marton Perlaki Shoots Fall Fashions in His Homeland... Rick Owens blood leather dress, shot by Marton Perlaki in Hungary Cozy, Nostalgic, Hungarian: Marton Perlaki Shoots Fall Fashions in His Homeland Photo: Marton Perlaki
Reign Apiim at Brooklyn's Afropunk Fest Face Chains, Beaded Masks, and Wild Prints at the Afropunk Festival Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Bottega Veneta Dress and Giorgio Armani straw hat, shot by Oliver Stalmans Spring’s New Shapes: Dramatic, Fluid Silhouettes Photo: Oliver Stalma... Bottega Veneta Dress and Giorgio Armani straw hat, shot by Oliver Stalmans Spring’s New Shapes: Dramatic, Fluid Silhouettes Photo: Oliver Stalmans
Toshi Salvino at the re-opening of Tokyo Rebel The Japanese ‘Lolita’ Subculture Takes New York Photo: Dolly Faibyshev
Cynthia Rowley swimming morning laps in her backyard pool She Woke Up Like This: Designer Cynthia Rowley Photo: Petra Collins
Rebecca Naomi Jones, shot by Eric T. White Your Easy Winter Look: Bright Lipstick and Turtlenecks Photo: Eric T. White
Ermenegildo Zegna, Pitti Uomo Spring 2015 Backstage in Milan: Hard Abs and Man-Barrettes Photo: Kevin Tachman
Eddie Borgo 9 Station Gemstone Cone Necklace, shot by Christopher Anderson Summer’s Louche Look: Long Chains, Loose Buttons, No Bras Photo: Chri... Eddie Borgo 9 Station Gemstone Cone Necklace, shot by Christopher Anderson Summer’s Louche Look: Long Chains, Loose Buttons, No Bras Photo: Christopher Anderson
Gay Pride Parade Gay Pride Street Style: Fishnet Briefs and Feathered Wings Photo: Dolly Faibyshev
Carry That Weight Rape Protest at Columbia University Mattress-Carrying Rape Protesters Take Columbia by Storm Photo: Amy Lombard
Walter Van Beirendonck, Paris Men's Fashion Week Fall 2014 Paris Men’s: Backstage at Rick Owens, Dior, and More Photo: Kevin Tachman
George F. and Dea Klier renewing their vows at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inside the Wedding Convention for Bikers Photo: Amanda Hankerson and... George F. and Dea Klier renewing their vows at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inside the Wedding Convention for Bikers Photo: Amanda Hankerson and Lacey Criswall
Thom Browne, New York Fashion Week Spring 2015 Seen at Fashion Week: Flowers and Feathers Photo: Landon Nordeman
Alyssa Santacroce and Brittany Sullivan attend Miley Cyrus's Bangerz tour at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Style Tribe: Miley Brings Out Brooklyn’s ... Alyssa Santacroce and Brittany Sullivan attend Miley Cyrus's Bangerz tour at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Style Tribe: Miley Brings Out Brooklyn’s Bangerz
Marc Jacobs at Marc Jacobs, New York Fashion Week Spring 2015 Seen at Fashion Week: Push-ups and Golden Talons Photo: Landon Nordeman
One-Half Nelson and Erickatoure Aviance at Susanne Bartsch's first party in Brooklyn A Nightlife Legend Brings Her Scene to Brooklyn Photo: Rebe... One-Half Nelson and Erickatoure Aviance at Susanne Bartsch's first party in Brooklyn A Nightlife Legend Brings Her Scene to Brooklyn Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Gucci, Milan Fashion Week Spring 2015 Seen at Fashion Week: Robots and Barbies Photo: Landon Nordeman
Guggenheim International Gala, Hosted by Dior Ladies Who Gala: Party Photos From New York’s Most Social Month of the Year Photo: Dina Litovsky
CC at the 17th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention See: Ink Girls at the Annual New York City Tattoo Convention Photo: Dina Litovsky
The West Indian Day Parade in Crown Heights Bedazzled Bikinis and Heavy Plumage at the West Indian Day Parade Photo: Dina Litovsky
Hood By Air, New York Fashion Week Spring 2015 Seen at Fashion Week: Bondage, Furs, and Rihanna Photo: Landon Nordeman
Dior Couture A Couture Model’s Behind-the-Scenes View of Fashion Photo: Louise Parker
Gretchen Fenston at the Manhattan Vintage Show Style Tribe: Diehards at the Manhattan Vintage Show Photo: Marisha Camp
Marina Rinaldi dress, styled and shot by Yale MFA candidate Genevieve Gagnard Out of the Box: The Yale Project Photo: Genevieve Gaignard
Costume National, Milan Fashion Week Fall 2014 Seen in Milan: Retro Glamour, Feathers, and Lots of Cigarettes Photo: Alex Majoli
Liz Kline at the Arizona Miss Sweetheart Pageant Princesses of Rodeo: Inside Arizona’s Miss Sweetheart Pageant Photo: Angie Smith
Alexandra Agoston and Jeneil Williams at the New York Ball Ladies Who Gala: Party Photos From New York’s Most Social Month of the Year Photo: Di... Alexandra Agoston and Jeneil Williams at the New York Ball Ladies Who Gala: Party Photos From New York’s Most Social Month of the Year Photo: Dina Litovsky
Jessica Lapidos at Susanne Bartsch's first party in Brooklyn A Nightlife Legend Brings Her Scene to Brooklyn Photo: Rebecca Smeyne
Backstage at Versace, Pitti Uomo Backstage in Milan: Hard Abs and Man-Barrettes Photo: Kevin Tachman
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