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Carlotta Manaigo’s Journal Documents Lines from Behind the Scenes

Photographer Carlotta Manaigo’s journal goes behind the scenes for the New York Times’ coverage of the 2012 Milan Fashion Week. This particular entry offers an exclusive and best of all candid look at Moschino’s Fall 2012/2013 styles.

Manaigo short posts with the New York Times follow her studies at Rhode Island’s School of Design where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003. Her photography specialization has been put to good use with her up to date coverage of the Prada, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent and Haider Ackermann brands.

Now based in New York, Manaigo has delved into the underbelly of the designer world. Her images offer her own personal take on the official collections and apparel with a stated focus on cold romanticism.

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