Slim Aarons: Style

Iconic photographer Slim Aarons captured glamorous fashions, personalities, and places, inspiring modern-day style icons. His photographs of high society and socialites, including Jacqueline de Ribes, C.Z. Guest, Nan Kempner, and Marisa Berenson, are a source of inspiration for fashion enthusiasts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: Abrams

Glamorous fashions, personalties, and places captured by iconic photographer Slim Aarons have left an indelible mark on the world of fashion. Despite his assertion that he did not photograph fashion but rather the people in their clothes that became fashion, Aarons' work is undeniably intertwined with the world of style. His incredibly influential photographs of high society and socialites being unapologetically themselves continue to inspire modern-day style icons.

Slim Aarons: Style, a captivating volume published by Rizzoli, presents a retrospective of the photographer's remarkable work. This collection showcases not only early black-and-white fashion photography but also portraits of the fashionable elite, including Jacqueline de Ribes, C.Z. Guest, Nan Kempner, and Marisa Berenson. It also features portraits of the designers who created the garments worn by these iconic figures, such as Oscar de la Renta, Emilio Pucci, Mary McFadden, and Lilly Pulitzer.

What sets Slim Aarons: Style apart is the inclusion of some never-before-seen images and detailed captions written by renowned fashion historians. These captions provide insight into the social and cultural context of the photographs, as well as the impact that Aarons' work had on the fashion world. The book is a testament to the photographer's ability to capture the essence of style and the individuals who defined it.

Whether you are a fashion enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the human form, Slim Aarons: Style is a must-have for your collection. It is a celebration of glamour, individuality, and the timeless appeal of fashion, and it will continue to inspire generations to come.

Weight: 1920g
Dimension: 310 x 263 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419746178