Edward Steichen: In High Fashion, The Condé Nast Years 1923-1937 is on until 18 Jan 15 at the Photographers Gallery, London
The exhibition marks the period when Steichen was working for Condé Nast on its two most prestigious publications, Vogue and Vanity Fair. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to gain insight into Steichen’s distinctive approach towards portraiture and fashion photography. It includes 200 vintage prints, many on public display for the first time since the 1930s.
Photo credit for both photos: Edward Steichen
Caption Info – Right photo:
Model Mario Morehouse and unidentified model wearing dresses by Vionnet, 1930 (Vogue, October 27, 1930)
Courtesy of Condé Nast Archive, Condé Nast Publications, Inc, New York/ Paul Hawryluk, Dawn Lucas and Rachael Smalley
Caption Info – Left Photo
Self-portrait with Photographic Paraphernalia, 1929, (Vanity Fair, October 1, 1929)
Courtesy of Condé Nast Archive, Condé Nast Publications, Inc, New York/ Paul Hawryluk, Dawn Lucas and Rachael Smalley