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Nov 13
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Editorial by Annie Leibovitz (inspired by the Metropolitan Opera’s Hansel and Gretel) for Vogue…

Lady Gaga arrived at Vogue to discuss the shoot wearing a trailing white chiffon John Galliano goddess gown with a Philip Treacy headdress that spelled VOGUE in clipped white feathers. The following day, she came to see Creative Director Grace Coddington in a little black dress with a flaming-red wig, and later appeared on location, as Coddington recalls, “stark naked except for her white rubber raincoat and some very, very high heels!” She then promptly threw herself in the mud at Leibovitz’s feet.”Gaga was so bubbly and chatty and enthusiastic and excited to be alive,” says Coddington. “She was up for anything.” Gaga acknowledges that her art director, Matthew Williams—”my Jean-Paul Goude“—was “the inspiration that made the connection for me between the art world and the fashion world. He used to say things like ‘If you want to make a shoulder pad, don’t research jackets—research sculpture, mineral rocks, paintings.’ He thinks in a different way; he is the designer of the future.” (via)

Editorial by Annie Leibovitz (inspired by the Metropolitan Opera’s Hansel and Gretel) for Vogue

Lady Gaga arrived at Vogue to discuss the shoot wearing a trailing white chiffon John Galliano goddess gown with a Philip Treacy headdress that spelled VOGUE in clipped white feathers. The following day, she came to see Creative Director Grace Coddington in a little black dress with a flaming-red wig, and later appeared on location, as Coddington recalls, “stark naked except for her white rubber raincoat and some very, very high heels!” She then promptly threw herself in the mud at Leibovitz’s feet.”Gaga was so bubbly and chatty and enthusiastic and excited to be alive,” says Coddington. “She was up for anything.”

Gaga acknowledges that her art director, Matthew Williams—”my Jean-Paul Goude“—was “the inspiration that made the connection for me between the art world and the fashion world. He used to say things like ‘If you want to make a shoulder pad, don’t research jackets—research sculpture, mineral rocks, paintings.’ He thinks in a different way; he is the designer of the future.” (via)

Aug 17
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Photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono by Annie Leibovitz…

Photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono by Annie Leibovitz

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When I take a picture I take 10 percent of what I see.
— Annie Leibovitz
Jun 03
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Louis Vuitton Journeys featuring Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell and Sally Ride

It’s the 40th anniversary of “One small step for man and a giant leap for mankind”, to mark the date house of Louis Vuiton hired Annie Leibovitz once again to shoot and direct an advert for their 2009. Louis Vuitton - Core Values Luggage and Travel campaign. This time LV is teaming up astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell and Sally Ride for a shoot in California desert with the legendary photographer. Aldrin made history in 1969 being with Neil Armstrong the first men to stop on the Moon, Sally Ride was the first American woman to enter space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger while Lowell was comander of the Apollo 13. Print advert is scheduled to appear in July issues of top fashion glossies, and to coexist with the print campaign on July 2nd Louis Vuitton will launch louisvuittonjourneys.com, which will feature interviews with stars of the campaign and behind the scenes videos. (via)

Mar 05
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 Annie Leibovitz shot the most recent Louis Vuitton advertisements. Apparently Keith Richards is the new face for the campaign… 
I have to admit that I am more enamoured with the details of the set than the legendary rocker. Sorry - I realize what an huge impact Richards has had on the music industry and certain lifestyles but I operate about 200% on raw visuals when it comes to actual photography. Actually scratch that - the more I look at him, the more I realize how much more of a character than an actual person he is… Bottom line? Viva Leibovitz.

Annie Leibovitz shot the most recent Louis Vuitton advertisements. Apparently Keith Richards is the new face for the campaign…

I have to admit that I am more enamoured with the details of the set than the legendary rocker. Sorry - I realize what an huge impact Richards has had on the music industry and certain lifestyles but I operate about 200% on raw visuals when it comes to actual photography. Actually scratch that - the more I look at him, the more I realize how much more of a character than an actual person he is… Bottom line? Viva Leibovitz.