Neil Kirk in Vogue

Neil Kirk in Vogue: The Supermodel Years is a unique retrospective of 1980s and ’90s fashion, as captured by one of the most exceptional photographers of the era. A prominent and prolific fashion photographer for over four decades, Neil Kirk’s sensational body of work has left a lasting impression on designers, editors and catwalk models across the fashion industry. A frequent contributor to Vogue US, British, Italia and Deutsch throughout the ’80s and ’90s, his photographs helped propel some of the biggest fashion names into the public sphere during an era when supermodels were becoming A-list celebrities and fashion designers were pioneering an innovative take on modern luxury. With a foreword by Bryan Ferry and contributions from Helena Christensen, Claudia Schiffer, Manolo Blahnik, Sam McKnight, Stephen Jones, Yasmin Le Bon, Christian Lacroix and Jasper Conran among others, this is every fashion lover’s dream in one beautifully illustrated, must-have volume. Featuring Salma Hayek, Carla Bruni, Cindy Crawford, Yasmeen Ghauri, Valentino Garavani, Vivienne Westwood, Malcom McClaren, Ewan McGregor, Kate Winslet, Jerry Hall, Linda Evangelista, Rachel Williams, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Robin Wright and many, many more. AUTHORS: Vivienne Kirk styled numerous fashion and beauty advertising campaigns from high-street stores to international designers in the 1990s, along with A-list celebrities, including Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Keira Knightly, the Spice Girls, Gary Oldman and Kate Moss. Iain R Webb is a writer, curator and Professor of Fashion & Design at Kingston School of Art. He studied Fashion Design at St Martin’s School of Art (1977-1980), going on to become fashion editor/director of BLITZ, London Evening Standard, Harpers & Queen, The Times and Elle. Webb is author of As Seen in BLITZ, Vogue Colouring Book and Rebel Stylist, among others. Curatorial projects include exhibitions at ICA, RCA, MoBA Biennale, Somerset House, Drawing Projects UK, The Bowes, Fashion Museum, Bath and V&A Dundee. SELLING POINTS: . Foreword by Bryan Ferry and contributions from Helena Christensen, Claudia Schiffer, Manolo Blahnik, Sam McKnight, Stephen Jones, Yasmin Le Bon, Christian Lacroix and Jasper Conran among others . Featuring Salma Hayek, Carla Bruni, Cindy Crawford, Yasmeen Ghauri, Valentino Garavani, Vivienne Westwood, Malcom McClaren, Ewan McGregor, Kate Winslet, Jerry Hall, Linda Evangelista, Rachel Williams, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Robin Wright and more. . Beautiful images by Neil Kirk, one of the most exceptional fashion photographers of the 1980s and ’90s . Stunning collection of photographs that were first seen in Vogue and other Conde Nast titles during a golden era of fashion . Created by Vivienne Kirk (Hollywood stylist to Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Keira Knightly, Gary Oldman, Darryl Hannah) and Iain R Webb (BLITZ, London Evening Standard, The Times, Elle)

Author Biography

Vivienne Kirk styled numerous fashion and beauty advertising campaigns from high-street stores to international designers in the 1990s, along with A-list celebrities, including Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Keira Knightly, the Spice Girls, Gary Oldman and Kate Moss. Iain R Webb is a writer, curator and Professor of Fashion & Design at Kingston School of Art. He studied Fashion Design at St Martin’s School of Art (1977-1980), going on to become fashion editor/director of BLITZ, London Evening Standard, Harpers & Queen, The Times and Elle. Webb is author of As Seen in BLITZ, Vogue Colouring Book and Rebel Stylist, among others. Curatorial projects include exhibitions at ICA, RCA, MoBA Biennale, Somerset House, Drawing Projects UK, The Bowes, Fashion Museum, Bath and V&A Dundee.