Best of 2008: Image photography

Cold-weather gear takes a sculpted, sexy turn: Bally sweater and Tod’s vest.  (Liz. O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

Big-name designers stepped into the children’s clothing fray in a big way. Ella models a Poppy dress, Crew Cuts belt, Forever 21 hat and Crew Cuts sandals at Froggy’s Arts and Crafts, in Toluca Lake.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Keira Knightley the actress knows a thing or two about corsets and wigs, but in real life she can change from denim to couture on a whim. “I don’t think anyone should dictate to you what you should like or wear because it’s trendy,” she says.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

R&B singer Ne-Yo oozes Old Hollywood glamour at the Sunset Bronson Studios in Los Angeles.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

At Twentynine Palms Inn, desert fashion takes a bright turn.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

Summer swimwear turned tribal with stripes, earthy solids and plenty of organic-inspired accessories. Here, a Diane Von Furstenberg bikini top and Hanii Y skirt are paired with a Des Kohan bracelet, H&M scarf and a Helen Kaminski raffia bag.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Winter fashions were cozy, warm — and heavy on the luxury.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

Luke Wilson gets on board Puma’s Chrome team, a golf clothing line. The laconic actor favors low-key retro styles: “I’m not the type to call attention to myself. Especially not when I’m playing golf.”  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

All-American looks came on strong in fall fashion, with the usual suspects leading the way: Gap, Ralph Lauren and Levi’s.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)