Inspirational Imagery: Magazines

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Steven Miesel, "Red Alert", Italian Vogue 2004

With models Missy Rayder, Jessica Stam, Karen Elson, and Elise Combez

Miscellaneous Babes

Beverly Johnson

Naomi Campbell as featured on the cover of Time in the "Totem Pole" Dress from Isaac Mizrahi's Fall 1991 collection.

Lara Stone by Peter Lindbergh, Vogue China, January 2012

Chris Roer by Albert Elgort, US Vogue, August 1975

Gisele Zelauy for Moschino, est. late 80's

Nedege du Bospertus in Valention, est. early 90's

Anjelica Huston for Dior Cosmetics, 1973. Shot by Sarah Moon

Below are a few selections of a late-80's portfolio of work called Recto/Verso by Robert Heinecken, which explores themes of female sexuality and media messages.

Heinecken (1931-2006) was a multi-media artist best known for his assemblage of found imagery.
Though his work appears to be done with film, he's not exactly a photo-collage artist; he used techniques that were quite a bit more analog (though I suppose film could be considered pretty analog these days!)

A note from the publisher of the collection about Heinecken's method: "The Recto/Verso photograms were made without the use of camera or film. A single page from a mass-circulation magazine was placed in direct contact with color photographic paper and exposed to light. The resulting image superimposes the visual and verbal information from the front and back of the magazine page. No collage, manipulation, or other handwork was employed."

The Recto/Verso portfolio is available through Vincent Borrelli, in case you happen to see it on my Christmas wish list.

I've been a fan of double-negative imagery ever since I had a faulty camera as a child. I received a pleasant surprise when my shots came back from the developer looking totally psychedelic.

(This post was originally posted on 04-20-11. I republished it because the MoMA is presenting a Heinecken exhibition right now, through September 07, 2014, titled Object Matter)

Models in B&W

Gisele Zelauy in the Spring 1997 Moschino campaign

Editha Dussler shot by director Just Jaeckin in 1970

Anjelica Huston by hair stylist/photographer Ara Gallant, 1970's

Unknown model wearing Jin Abe. Shot by Carlo Dalla Chiesa in LOfficiel #767, 1991.

Interview Magazine

I can never resist feeling happy when I see Interview Magazine covers by Richard Bernstein!

January 1978, Isabella Rosellini, originally photographed by Peter Strongwater

May 1980, Marina Schiano originally phototgraphed by Chris Von Wangenheim

December 1987, Anjelica Huston originally photographed by Matthew Rolston.

June 1982, Phoebe Cates originally photographed by Peter Strongwater

November 1981, Diane Von Furstenberg originally photographed by George Hurrell

February 1981, Diane Lane originally photographed by Ara Gallant

July 1982, Dyan Cannon originally photographed by Peter Strongwater.
I love the design of this one!

Miscellaneous: How Random Can I Get?

Helloooo!!! This art-direction is off the hook! Too bad it's probably not quite on-brand. Vogue, December 1940

What a fun poster! Brooke Shields by Richard Avedon and Keith Haring, 1985

I am into this look that Goldie Hawn sported in "Overboard"

A collection of David Bowie tickets

Chanel ensembles shot by Helmut Newton, 1983. I would absolutely, most definitely wear those dresses.

Debbie Harry looking cute. Shot in Toronto by Bob Gruen in 1977

Jacques Tati by Robert Doisneau, 1949

Antonio Lopez, Elle Magazine 1967

Antonio Lopez (1943-1987) was a major figure in fashion illustration, active from the 60's until his death in 1987. In addition to being a prolific illustrator, he was also a known for his Instamatic photos (which are awesome and I'll share at another time). Lopez was also attributed to discovering and launching the careers of Jerry Hall, Grace Jones, and Tina Chow.

Below are Lopez' illustrations from a 1967 editorial in Elle Magazine.

Miscellaneous

Designers and Models, Bez Ocko and Claudia McNulty, wearing their line Bias/Buy Us, 1979.

Chloe, Spring 1997

Berry Berenson in Stephen Sprouse, Interview Magazine, June 1984

Naomi Campbell for Kenzo, Spring 1992

Chantal Thomass ad, 1982

Richard Bernstein!

You may recognize the style of these Richard Bernstein illustrations from the covers of 1980's-era Interview Magazine, because he was the one who did them. When I was a kid back at the end of that decade, my subscription started with his illustrations, but soon moved on to a Stephen Meisel photographic approach. (My Aunt Val always provided me with some pretty awesome subscriptions)