Azzedine Alaia / Peter Lindbergh (2021)
Peter Lindbergh & Azzedine Alaïa, the photographer and the couturier, were united by their love of black. Lindbergh ceaselessly turned to black and white to signify his search for authenticity in the faces he brought to light. Alaïa drew on the monochrome of timeless clothes to create veritable sculptures for the body. This book illustrates their community of spirit, its images are a celebration of their artistic partnership and testament to their history-making achievements in photography and fashion.
Alaïa’s clothes act as pedestals for the smiles and eyes of the women who wear them: Nadja Auermann, Naomi Campbell, Jade Jagger, Madonna, Tatjana Patitz and Tina Turner. For Lindbergh, who built his notoriety on the images of these supermodels, the authenticity of their traits is all that matters. The result is a potent black and white catalogue that reverberates with truthfulness and beauty.
„Their collaborative vision was a rare kind of magic. Showcases the unique bond between Alaïa and Lindbergh, and how it played out in their work.“ ― anothermag.com
„We met in 1979, I believe. Ever since, Azzedine and I are hand in glove. I photographed his collections and I have countless portraits of him.“ ― Peter Lindbergh
Release: May 14, 2021
Publisher: Taschen
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
