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In Pictures: exhibition at J. Paul Getty Museum explores 100 years of fashion photography

The J. Paul Getty Museum, in Los Angeles, is hosting one of the most comprehensive exhibitions on fashion photography to date. Titled “Icons of Style: a Century of Fashion Photography, 1911-2011”, the exhibition features 160 pictures, which are showcased alongside costumes, illustrations, videos, advertisements and magazine covers. ”Once...

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Fashion photographer Bruce Weber accused of sexual harassment

Another big name in fashion photography, Bruce Weber, has been accused of sexually harassment involving a male model, according to a suit filed in New York. The 71-year-old Weber, who worked for Vogue and helped forge the image of such brands as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Abercrombie & Fitch, is alleged to have molested Jason Boyce in...

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In Picture: 'A Different Vision on Fashion Photography'

Within an industry driven by near unattainable standards of beauty, the work of photographer Peter Lindbergh feels quite refreshing. Best known for launching the careers of supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista, Lindbergh's work revolves around capturing the real essence and inner beauty of his subjects. This, along...

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Peter Lindbergh redefines beauty in: ‘A Different Vision on Fashion Photography’

Amsterdam - "I never thought it would become such a historical image,” said Peter Lindbergh on the now iconic photograph of the then unknown models Karen Alexander, Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz and Christy Turlington in white shirts on the beach during the press preview for his latest exhibition at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam. Credited with...

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The fashion industry remembers Bill Cunningham

London - This weekend was marked by the passing of Bill Cunningham, celebrated and legendary street and fashion photographer for the New York Times. He passed away Saturday night, aged 87, after being hospitalised two weeks ago following a stroke, reported the Times. “It’s not work, it’s pleasure. That’s why I feel so guilty. Everybody else does...