This cover of Vogue, May 2004, shot by Irving Penn, stopped me in my tracks in Philly's Market East Station. I convinced my boyfriend to buy it for me because I didn't even have any money. I'm still grateful, and I'll never forget it. Moments after finishing reading this issue, I dropped my subscription card in the mailbox. This cover is up there with Tim Blank's television show Fashion File, Tom Ford's design reign at Gucci, and Kate Moss' stylish existence for the most inspiring reasons why I love and am addicted to all things fashion.
So, thanks, Vogue, and thank you, Mr. Penn.
This image always makes me happy. It is utter beauty. Nicole Kidman is amazing by all accounts, but never so much as here.
I don't think any photographers are like Irving Penn. Others are great, yes. He is a master.
This is my favorite picture of his wife, Lisa Fonssagrives Penn. She was often his subject. What a love story; it makes me warm and fuzzy on the inside.
This is another of his Vogue covers, from 1950.
When you get off the elevators at Vogue, there are huge, framed Irving Penn portraits lining the walls of the lobby. I particularly remember a breathtaking shot of Shalom Harlow. She has a similarly powerful, striking face to his wife. I'll scour the stacks at the library and see if I can find that photo.
Some other great shots:
This image always makes me happy. It is utter beauty. Nicole Kidman is amazing by all accounts, but never so much as here.
I don't think any photographers are like Irving Penn. Others are great, yes. He is a master.
This is my favorite picture of his wife, Lisa Fonssagrives Penn. She was often his subject. What a love story; it makes me warm and fuzzy on the inside.
This is another of his Vogue covers, from 1950.When you get off the elevators at Vogue, there are huge, framed Irving Penn portraits lining the walls of the lobby. I particularly remember a breathtaking shot of Shalom Harlow. She has a similarly powerful, striking face to his wife. I'll scour the stacks at the library and see if I can find that photo.
Some other great shots:
And the way he shot this Issey Miyake piece in the 80's kind of blows my mind. The soft curve of the shell sweater contrasts the model's choppy, ragged hair, yet I feel it's very organic. But also so fresh and clean.
Yes, Yes it's all quite amazing.
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