GLOSS: The Work of Chris Von Wangenheim

Publisher: Rizzoli
Year: 2015
Format: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good
Pages: 288
Size: 28 x 33cm

The first monograph on notorious photographer Chris von Wangenheim, whose provocative work captured the glamour, excess, and danger of the 1970s. From 1968 to 1981, von Wangenheim shocked the fashion world with dark, stylised images exploring sex, violence, and taboo. His photos appeared in publications like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Interview, and he created iconic campaigns for Dior and Valentino. Featuring over 200 images—including rare outtakes of supermodels like Christie Brinkley, Lisa Taylor, and Gia Carangi—this book draws on interviews with peers and admirers to highlight von Wangenheim’s lasting impact on fashion photography.