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Friday, March 13, 2009

whatta guy

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These photographs (as well as the one in my header) are the work of legendary fashion photographer Guy Bourdin, whose stunning oeuvre spans nearly 5 decades. Bourdin worked for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar from the mid-50s to the late 80s, and also shot numerous ad campaigns, most notably for the shoe designer Roland Jourdan (hence his preferred subject matter: disembodied legs punctuated by killer heels.) According to Wikipedia, the guy was an asshole, but you can't argue with the genius of these images. His work has a voyeuristic, subtly pornographic quality which I find extremely appealing. What can I say, I'm a pervert.

Currently watching: TI's Road to Redemption. It's like Scared-Straight-meets-The-Wire-meets-Hotness. I highly recommend. 

9 comments:

  1. Maybe I'm a pervert too because these are pretty genius.

    RYC: You went to Tulane! We're almost sisters haha. Thanks for reading my blog.

    I am in love with your coat from the previous post. Glad you got on the d-c bandwagon. They are really comfy.

    xx, juley

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  2. gorgeous. Love them all!

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  3. i always loved his work. i love how it combines sex, mannequin-like models, sometimes gore (with the blood). So ahead of his time.

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  4. whatta guy indeed, love his work <3 and love that H&M jacket in that other post, I almoust bought that jacket myself x>

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  5. love these pictures - great editorial xx
    www.ibitefashion.blogspot.com

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