Steven Meisel: 317 and counting...
Described as a "monument" - Swide takes a peek at the forthcoming 400 page book shot by legendary photography Steven Meisel that features 317 Vogue Italia covers and discovers how the project happened in an interview with the book's producer Michel Mallard.
Courtesy of cult fashion blog www.ashadedviewonfashion.com Swide discovers the work that went into this astonishing review of Meisel's work in an interview with Michel Mallard.
Michel is a creative director who has changed the face of various magazines such as L’Autre Journal, Biba, Benetton’s Colors, Jalouse, Marie-Claire Japan, Blast, L’Officiel and most recently Vogue Hommes International.
Michel is also responsible for the organisation and commissioning of the visual art exhibitions at the annual Festival International de Mode et de Photographie in Hyères France. The book "317 Covers & Counting" will be exhibited at this year's festival until until June 4th.
Spanning Meisel's work from July 1988 - to today, the book is a "once in a lifetime archive" that underlines the unique relationship between the photographer and Italian Vogue.
Featured as the main image (abover) is an Vogue Italia cover from March 2007 featuring the model Sasha Pivovarova in Dolce & Gabbana.
The book "Steven Meisel: Three Hundred And Seventeen & Counting" ( Covers for Vogue Italia 1988-2009) is published by Mallard/Janvier can be bought now for € 49.00. Email Michel Mallard (mallard.janvier@gmail.com) specifiying your country of residence.
Source: www.ashadedviewonfashion.com
Photo Credit: Steven Meisel - Vogue Italia
TAGS: steven meisel vogue italia book 317 covers & counting michel mallard diane pernet. a shade view of fashion photography art design festival international de mode et de photographie in hyères france
Latest Articles
Next to no time left to make a difference
Feb 9, 2010An ultimatum issued by Kofi Annan that goes back to 2000 and two thirds of the way in it is looking somewhat desperate. Which is why eight directors, amongst which Gus Van Sant and Jane Campion, have come to the rescue. (> more)
Kate Moss (Harper's Bazaar March 10)
Feb 9, 2010The usual suspects, albeit a little older: Kate Moss goes back to what we forgot she did so well by appearing in an Harper's spread shot by Peter Lindbergh. (> more)
Damir Doma, the quiet that caused the storm
Feb 8, 2010Amongst the artists that inspire Swide are more than painters and filmmakers and starting from this week we shall be looking at designers who think somewhat outside the fashion box. Of all places to start it seemed that Paris-based designer young Damir Doma was the most fitting. (> more)
An alternative take on Parisian chic
Feb 8, 2010When conjuring up images of French people, Parisians especially, a certain cliché comes to mind: grumpy but utterly chic, rude but elegant. A new alternative documentary series is here to show there is more to Paris than snooty mademoiselles. (> more)
After a three year hiatus, Brooklyn Duo, Shy Child has returned bringing us more electro-filled tracks and debuted a new video sure to take you back to the electrifying 80s.
An ultimatum issued by Kofi Annan that goes back to 2000 and two thirds of the way in it is looking somewhat desperate. Which is why eight directors, amongst which Gus Van Sant and Jane Campion, have come to the rescue.
No.415 in a limited series - For the girl who wants to look as lavish as the event she’s attending. The right mix of sweet lace and stand-out accessories will make her the belle of the ball.
The usual suspects, albeit a little older: Kate Moss goes back to what we forgot she did so well by appearing in an Harper's spread shot by Peter Lindbergh.
Not content with bringing you some backstage love, Swide also spent this past fashion week scrutinising every runway show so as to bring you our very own take on the major trends of Fall 2010.
The most talked about campaign of this spring. Find it all here, including the newly released final shots. And stay tuned as we have more left in store.
Spotting pretty new faces is a Swide hobby, albeit often confined to models backstage. This pretty face comes with much acting talent and high chances at imminent superstardom; meet Jennifer Lawrence.
We all love a good scavenger hunt, but what about when the hunt is finding your dinner? Not knowing where your dinner is puts some excitement into what could be a mundane activity. As a result, numerous secret supper clubs have surfaced from warehouses to forests. We let you in on the newest club to hit the secret dining scene.