Patrick Demarchelier
Fashion Photographs Seen and Unseen
Published on 2. September 2025
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-8478-7580-1 (ISBN)
Description
Demarchelier was known for his ability to capture a subject s beauty and charm in a natural way, often without ornate settings. His exquisite and timeless fashion portraits graced the pages of Vogue, Elle, Harper s Bazaar, and Glamour, with ad campaigns for Dior, Louis Vuitton, YSL, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and have featured such high-profile subjects as Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Karen Elson, and Nicole Kidman. Demarchelier is perhaps best known for his intimate portraits of Princess Diana that helped establish her popularity and accessible public image. Designed by the legendary art director Fabien Baron, the book simultaneously celebrates Demarchelier s remarkable legacy as one of the most influential fashion photographers of the past forty-five years (he passed away in 2022) and offers a fresh perspective with never-before-seen photos. While his published images often feature polished, high-fashion aesthetics, capturing the glamour and elegance of the fashion world, the unpublished ones reveal a more intimate, raw, and unfiltered side of his artistry. These unseen photos offer a glimpse into Demarchelier s creative process, showcasing moments of spontaneity and experimentation. Additionally, these unpublished images often reflect a broader range of subjects, moods, and settings, highlighting his versatility and depth as a photographer beyond his signature fashion shoots.
Reviews / Votes
"And yet...does one really need fashion week when they have @rizzolibooks." - CARLA ROCKMORE"Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion Photographs Seen and Unseen is a coffee table book that captures both the iconic and the intimate sides of one of fashion's greatest photographers. Featuring timeless portraits of supermodels, celebrities, and even Princess Diana, alongside never-before-seen images." - L'OFFICIEL USA
"The new hardcover coffee table book features 304 pages of iconic fashion photography, ranging from elaborate studio setups and lush location shoots to more intimate moments between only Demarchelier and his subjects...the new book includes previously unseen images of Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Karlie Kloss, Cate Blanchett, Demi Moore, Glenn Close and many more. The photographs were compiled by Demarchelier's son Victor, a noted photographer in his own right. American writer Brad Gooch provides the foreword, which doubles as an esteemed biography of Demarchelier: from the time he picked up his first Eastman Kodak camera as a teenager to being honored as a French Officer in l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (the Order of Arts and Literature)... In addition to contributions from Victor Demarchelier and Gooch, the book is designed by the legendary art director Fabien Baron, who worked with the photographer on multiple campaigns and shoots... These unseen photos offer a glimpse into Demarchelier's creative process, showcasing moments of spontaneity and experimentation," while exposing a "trove of never-before-seen images - each one breathtaking and full of surprises, revealing an extraordinary range of talent." A great gift idea for fashion lovers and those wanting to own an admired piece of decor alike..." - WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
200 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS
Dimensions
Height: 364 mm
Width: 288 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
3272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8478-7580-1 (9780847875801)
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Persons
Victor Demarchelier is a photographer and the son of renowned French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier. Like his father, Victor has made a name for himself in the world of fashion photography, working with prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Harper s Bazaar, and GQ, as well as high-profile fashion brands. Brad Gooch is an American writer, known for his diverse body of work that includes memoirs, biographies, and novels, with notable books like Flannery and Smash Cut, which explore themes of identity, creativity, and the human experience.