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Second print of possibly one of the greatest fashion photography books ever made
In 1996, Glen Luchford’s first campaign for Prada was unveiled to the world. It was a monumental moment for the brand and photographer – but also, more significantly, for the wider fashion industry. Luchford’s evocative, cinematic visuals broke the mould of the typical designer campaign, and helped introduce a new era of bolder concepts and bigger budgets.
His most famous shot for the brand – Amber Valletta reclining in a boat on Rome’s River Tiber, at dusk – is the perfect example of his immersive flair.
The volume includes a later campaign inspired by the work of German dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch, which was never released. Together they represent a bygone age of fashion campaigns where products are merely props rather than the subject, in some cases, barely visible, and the mood of a collection is distilled into a single look.
David James art directed the original campaigns and Ezra Petronio designed and fashioned this new book.
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The book also features an in-depth interview with Luchford, led by writer and curator Lou Stoppard, which sees him discuss the inspirations behind the campaigns, as well as how much has changed in the years since their release.
Shop a limited edition of possibly one of the greatest fashion photography books ever made. Second print available at MENDO.