Fashion Photographs Seen & Unseen Book Review

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The late Patrick Demarchelier was considered one of style‘s most in-demand photographers, with his work having graced the covers of “Vogue,” “French Vogue,” “Harper’s Bazaar” and numerous different titles, whereas lending his eye to campaigns for manufacturers like Dior, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent and the like.

Now, a brand new guide presents a glimpse into a few of his extra private work, with unpublished pictures that reveal his course of and method, together with behind-the-scenes pictures from a few of his favourite shoots.

From writer Rizzoli, “Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion Photographs Seen and Unseen” was launched September 2 and rapidly landed on Amazon’s “Hot New Releases” chart on-line.

The new hardcover espresso desk guide options 304 pages of iconic style pictures, starting from elaborate studio setups and luxurious location shoots to extra intimate moments between solely Demarchelier and his topics.

The French photographer has shot numerous celebrities and fashions, and the brand new guide consists of beforehand unseen pictures of Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Karlie Kloss, Cate Blanchett, Demi Moore, Glenn Close and lots of extra. The pictures had been compiled by Demarchelier’s son Victor, a famous photographer in his personal proper.

American author Brad Gooch supplies the foreword, which doubles as an esteemed biography of Demarchelier: from the time he picked up his first Eastman Kodak digital camera as a young person to being honored as a French Officer in l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (the Order of Arts and Literature). Gooch additionally writes in regards to the distinctive method Demarchelier captured his topics, noting that “Patrick’s legacy is an elegance that is both ‘timeless’ and ‘snap.’” In reality, per Gooch, the photographer himself usually described his fashion as a “‘half-second accident.’”

In addition to contributions from Victor Demarchelier and Gooch, the guide is designed by the legendary artwork director Fabien Baron, who labored with the photographer on a number of campaigns and shoots.

As Rizzoli notes in an accompanying description, “[Demarchelier’s] published images often feature polished, high-fashion aesthetics, capturing the glamour and elegance of the fashion world, [but] the unpublished ones reveal a more intimate, raw, and unfiltered side of his artistry. These unseen photos offer a glimpse into Demarchelier’s creative process, showcasing moments of spontaneity and experimentation,” whereas exposing a “trove of never-before-seen images — each one breathtaking and full of surprises, revealing an extraordinary range of talent.”

A fantastic present concept for style lovers and people eager to personal an admired piece of decor alike, you possibly can decide up “Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion Photographs Seen and Unseen” now at Amazon.com.

Demarchelier died at his residence in France in 2022. He was 78.

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Meet the Author

Tim Chan is the VP of Commerce at Penske Media, overseeing style, way of life and purchasing protection throughout marquee manufacturers like Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and WWD, amongst others. Previously, Chan was the first-ever Lifestyle Editor at Rolling Stone, overlaying all issues style, tradition, and journey by way of an leisure lens. In addition to PMC, his bylines through the years have appeared in L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Korea, i-D and extra. Chan has additionally consulted for quite a few style manufacturers, advising them on media and advertising technique. He graduated from Columbia University with a grasp’s diploma in journalism.