Born in Lima, Peru he moved to London in 1976 to pursue a career in photography. Mario Testino is one of the world’s most influential photographers. The photographer has now had almost every star in front of his lens, and is a celebrated celeb in his own right. The result is a hilarious and erotic imagery, as only he is in a position to create. He balances the rare art that is his personal aesthetic with that of the personalities that exist within it – uniting models and stars. Testino creates a world full of realism, surrealism, spontaneous naturalness and satisfaction that is celebrated by his muses such as Kate Moss and Gisele Bündchen. He captivates the viewer, puts them under his spell and forces them to immediately enter a world seen from his own very intimate perspective. His solo exhibitions have shown in galleries worldwide, and his work is held in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery and V&A Museum in London, and others.Mario Testino celebrates the femininity of women in his photographs like no other. Other clients include Burberry, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Michael Kors. Peruvian-born Mario Testino travels extensively shooting for Vanity Fair, American, British, and French Vogue. And it will, temporarily at least, quench your thirst for all things Mossy."- "Corner Magazine"
"This marvel of a book is littered with countless iconic images that transcend fashion, celebrating the union of fashion's most dynamic duo. "This book is an open door into the lives of two of the world's greatest style icons."- "Dress to Kill Magazine"
They are accompanied by a foreword by Testino and an exclusive essay by Kate Moss. Of the 100-plus images, many photographs have been chosen from Testino's private archive and are published here for the first time. This book follows the journey of this exceptional fashion partnership, from early days backstage at the shows to behind-the-scenes glimpses of the groundbreaking editorials they continue to produce for the world's most respected magazines. The result of two decades of extraordinary friendship, and phenomenal glamour, this iconic collaboration is an intimate insight into the lives and minds of two of the world's definitive style leaders. Mario Testino is recognized as the ultimate fashion photographer of his generation but his pictures of Kate Moss transcend fashion. About the Book The legendary photographer's personal homage to his greatest muse: a young girl that captured his heart and eye with her beauty, humor and spirit, and whose image in his photographs has captured imaginations the world over.
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