Iconoclast designer Elsa Schiaparelli is most remembered for infusing a sense of wit and irony into her designs in her signature surreal aesthetic. Schiaparelli’s Fall 1939 music-themed collection showcased music, quite literally, with buttons shaped as drums, music notes embroidered on diaphanous gossamer textiles ...
In 1948, Cecil Beaton’s well-known photograph of Charles James dresses was featured in Vogue’s June 1 issue to celebrate the designer’s artful use of color. James is associated with an erratic temperament and fiscal irresponsibility, nonetheless, the designer is lauded for his masterful ...
In 1964, 60s designer Rudi Gernreich, debuted his “monokini,” or topless bathing suit, which consisted of a black wool knit suit with suspenders that exposed the breasts. Gernreich’s revealing suit caused a sensation, immortalized by William Claxton’s photograph of Peggy Moffitt modeling the risky ...
Along with Cecil Beaton, Norman Parkinson was one of the most well-known English photographers of the 20th century. Parkinson favored natural light as opposed to artificial studio light, and would often photograph his models outside, showcasing New York, London and Parisian sights alongside the fashion. Later in his ...
Guy Bourdin’s titillating images often featured scantily dressed models in provocative poses and environments, injecting a raw, borderline-agressive sexuality into his photographs. Guy Bourdin is most-known for his ad campaigns for Charles Jourdan, of which he shot exclusively from 1972 – 1981. These campaigns ...
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