Do you remember this classic fashion moment? This January 1990 Vogue cover by Peter Lindbergh caused fashion hysteria and reportedly made the edition one of the highest selling in the magazine’s history. It heralded the decade of the supermodel and catapulted these 5 girls into super stardom. (I clearly remember trampling over many bodies in my rush to buy this magazine and in fact I still have it - yes that proves I am a slave to fashion and magazine addict). Linda, Naomi, Tatjana, Christy and Cindy – they were part of a group of girls who made more headlines and money than most other models in history. (Claudia hadn’t made it yet). They all remain style icons to this day and are still gracing covers and the pages of magazines around the world.
Renee Perle was a Romanian-born model living in Paris in the early 1930's. Her lover was the famous French photographer Jacques-Henri Lartigue who was so enchanted with her beauty and timeless sense of style that he devoted 2 years to compile a series of photographic work that is sought after by collectors to this day. This photo was taken in Biarritz in 1930 and demonstrates not only Lartigue’s ability to capture the essence and natural beauty of his subject, but shows that Renee had a sense of style and individuality that has transcended time and fashion.
I would love to be able to draw and paint. The freedom to express your thoughts and desires on paper must surely be a liberating gift. (I can’t even draw decent stick figures).
