Neil Kirk in Vogue: The Supermodel Years
Neil Kirk in Vogue: The Supermodel Years is an impressive retrospective of fashion photography from the 80s and 90s. The book brings together the work of Neil Kirk, one of the most influential photographers of his generation, capturing an era where fashion, celebrity, and visual culture merged into pure glamour.
Neil Kirk was active as a leading fashion photographer for over forty years, leaving an indelible mark on the international fashion world. As a regular contributor to Vogue US, British, Italia, and Deutsch, he played a key role in launching designers and models during the peak of the supermodel era. In a period when models became A-list celebrities and designers redefined modern luxury, Kirk's images were instrumental in shaping the visual identity of the fashion industry.
This richly illustrated coffee table book features 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. A visually stunning book that reads as an ode to creativity, style, and personality.
In Neil Kirk in Vogue: The Supermodel Years, icons like Salma Hayek, Carla Bruni, Cindy Crawford, Yasmeen Ghauri, Linda Evangelista, and Jerry Hall appear, alongside greats like Valentino Garavani, Vivienne Westwood, and Malcolm McLaren. Additionally, there are portraits of Kate Winslet, Ewan McGregor, Robin Wright, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers, among others. An absolute must-have for lovers of fashion, photography, and cultural history.
What to expect:
- 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, Malcolm McLaren, Ewan McGregor, Kate Winslet, Jerry Hall, Linda Evangelista, Rachel Williams, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Robin Wright and many others.
- Stunning images by Neil Kirk, one of the most exceptional fashion photographers of the 80s and 90s.
- An impressive collection of photographs that first appeared in Vogue and other Condé Nast titles during a golden age in fashion.
- Compiled by Vivienne Kirk (Hollywood stylist for Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz, Keira Knightley, Gary Oldman, and Darryl Hannah) and Iain R. Webb (BLITZ, London Evening Standard, The Times, Elle)
About the author(s)
Vivienne Kirk was active in the 90s as a stylist for numerous fashion and beauty campaigns, ranging from high-street brands to international fashion houses. She worked with A-list celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz, Keira Knightley, the Spice Girls, Gary Oldman, and Kate Moss, playing a significant behind-the-scenes role in the fashion industry.
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 and subsequently served as fashion editor and director for BLITZ, London Evening Standard, Harpers & Queen, The Times, and Elle, among others. Webb is the author of titles such as As Seen in BLITZ, Vogue Colouring Book, and Rebel Stylist. Additionally, he curated exhibitions for institutions including ICA, RCA, Somerset House, Fashion Museum Bath, and V&A Dundee.
