While the fashion world is full of immensely talented photographers, there are a select few that become household names and whose work is synonymous with pushing the envelope, and this gallery of Craig McDean captures demonstrates why the British photographer makes that list.
Along with photographers like Terry Richardson, Steven Meisel, Mario Testino and Mario Sorrenti, Craig McDean is a force in the fashion industry. McDean no longer works in his hometown of Manchester and is now based in New York City instead.
He has shot some of the biggest names in the industry, and his work is regularly featured in elite magazines like Vogue and W. McDean has also shot ad campaigns for the most respected fashion houses in the world, like Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Oscar de la Renta and Yves Saint Laurent.
Check out this gallery of Craig McDean captures for a look at the work of one of the most respected photographers of the past few decades.
65 Striking Craig McDean Captures
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Badass Dancer Shoots
Freja Beha Erichsen is a 'Tough Ballerina' in Interview Magazine
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Lingerie Baseball Spreads
Model Jac in Interview Magazine Gets Athletic in Her Underwear
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Greaser Hairstyles for Women
MaxMara SS09 Campaign Channels John Travolta in Grease
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Cotton Candy Pink Hair
Natalia Vodianova Shows She Has Balls In This W Magazine Layout
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Androgynous Couple Photography
The Interview Magazine August 2010 Spread Explores Modern Romance
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Alluring School Girl Spreads
The Vogue Italia Craig McDean Editorial is Mad Hot
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Rebellious Celebtography
Kristen Stewart Flips the Bird in Interview Magazine
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Frolicking Family Photoshoots
Tommy Hilfiger 2010/2011 Fall/Winter 'Meet the Hilfigers' Campaign
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Romantic Bedroom Shoots
Sienna Miller in the New Craig McDean Photoshoot
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Sultry Sailor Shoots
The Lara Stone Vogue November 2011 Editorial Features Female Boating Fashion
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Fashionista Superheroes
Photographer Craig McDean Explores the Exciting World of Fashion
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Fierce Accessory Shoots
Rocking Out With Rihanna in W Magazine
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Proper Punk Photography
The January Jones W Editorial See the Mad Men Star Shed Her Primness
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Wild Rockitorials
Craig McDean's 'Gimme More' for Interview Exemplifies Fashion
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Coordinated Umbrella Hats
100% Fashion Editorial for W Magazine Shows Best of Fall 2009
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Rainbow-Brite Shoots
The Juliane Gruner by Craig Mcdean Shoot Sparkles With Color
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Shiny Aquamarine Swimwear
Scarlett Johansson Craig McDean Photos Showcase Sophistication
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Glamorous Goths
Italian Vogue Shows Freaky Fashions in June Issue
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Chess Piece Couture
Tilda Swinton Turns a Futuristic Eye to Craig McDean in AnOther Magazine
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Mismatched Flashback Fashions
'Couture Clown of Psychedelic Cowgirl' by Craig McDean
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Whimsical Watercolor Editorials
Craig Mcdean Shoots a Mystical Karen Elson
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Sparkling Fur Spreads
'It's a Matter of Glam' in Vogue Italia for October 2009
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Seductive Makeup Campaigns
Megan Fox is the New Face of Armani Cosmetics
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Exaggerated Prom Couture
The Lara Stone W Magazine Editorial for April 2011 is Retro Glam
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Blurry Fashion Shoots
Raw 'Emotion' in W Magazine
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Multi-Hued Hairitorials
Model Natasha Poly Gets 'Glam and Sporty' in Vogue Italia
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Colorful Quiffs
Karlie Kloss Follows Craig McDean's 'The Now Guidelines' for Vogue Italia
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Gothic Avian Fashion
Alexander McQueen's Bird-Inspired Campaign
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Fraternal Fairtytale Fashion
Enchanting 'Fly by Night' Editorial in W Magazine
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Blurry Perfume Ads
The Versace Vanitas Fragrance Campaign Stars Lindsey Wixson
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Romantic 1930s-Inspired Shoots
The Isabel Lucas Interview November Editorial is Wistful and Dreamy
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Watercolor Fantasy Couture
'Pure Wonder' in Vogue Italia
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Handcuffed Starlet Photography
The Blake Lively Interview Magazine Spread is Sultry & Serious
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Lustrous Ivory Lookbooks
'So Pure So Modern' by Craig McDean Flaunts Gloss and Gauze
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Aerodynamic Futuristic Fashion
Craig McDean Takes You Through A 'Timewarp' in W Magazine
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Retro Diner Photography
Amy Adams is Captured by Craig McDean for W Magazine
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Graffiti-Eyed Editorials
The Technicolored 'My Space' for Interview Magazine
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Snakeskin Sci-Fi Editorials
The Zuzanna Bijoch July 2011 Interview Magazine Spread is Futuristic
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Freaky Sanatorium Editorials
Stocking-Covered Faces in Interview Magazine
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Platinum Blonde Editorials
Mary-Kate Olsen Gets Angelic for Craig McDean in Interview Mag
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Fashion Ads On the Rocks
CK by Calvin Klein S/S ‘09
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Lubed-Up Layouts
A Slippery Marion Cotillard for AnOther Magazine
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Strong Structured Screen Stars
Jennifer Garner Shines in W Magazine
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Sporty Springwear Shoots
Craig McDean Captures Elegance and Athleticism for Vogue US
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Bubblicious Fashion Shoots
This Lara Stone for Interview Magazine Spread is Bubbling with Style
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Technicolor Pigtails
‘Glam & Sporty' in Vogue Italia March 2010 is Ultra-Chic
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Crowded Couture Spreads
Multiple Models and Fashions for 'Run of the Show' in W
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Destitute Divas
W's Derelect Editorial Features Dior Shopping Bags as Dresses
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Red Biker Suits
The Future is Here for the ck Calvin Klein Spring 2010 Campaign
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Flushed Fuchsia Campaigns
The Versus by Versace Spring Summer 2010 Ad is All in Pink
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Paper Bag Fashion
Sasha Pivovarova Wears High Fashion Scraps for W Magazine
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Modeling Fashion Designers
2009 CFDA Journal Shows Playful Designers as Models
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Fiery Female Rockstar Shoots
The Florence Welsh Interview October 2011 Photos are Enchanting
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Whirlwind Hairtography
Big Hair & Outfits in the 'Supersize Me' Interview April 2011 Spread
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Makeup Mirror Fashiontography
Model Anna Jagodzinska Gets 'Face Time' in W Magazine
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Fashionably Blurry
Gisele Bundchen Flexes for Craig McDean in Interview Magazine
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Dirty Dancing Stilettos
The Tabitha Simmons A/W 2011 Video Gets Tapping
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Fashionably Blurry Photography
Drew Kelly Moves Fast For David Wang
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Fashion Celeb-Rations
Female Celebrities Help AnOther Magazine Focus on 'The Decade in Style'
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Shaggy White Dresses
IMG Models are the 'Best In Show' in W Magazine
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Living Fashion Paintings
Artistic Ads for Lanvin Menswear S/S '09 by Craig McDean
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Famed Fashion Covers
Interview Magazine February 2011 Spotlights Tom Ford's Success
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Exuberant Floratorials
Crimson-haired Karen Elson is ‘Playing the Field' in Vogue
Related Ideas
Lingerie Baseball Spreads
Model Jac in Interview Magazine Gets Athletic in Her Underwear
Majestic Structural Fashion
Francesco Scognamiglia Spring 2011 Line Would Make Lady Gaga Proud
Steamy Suit Ads
The Suit Supply 'Shameless' Ads are Too Hot for Facebook
Sultry Spectacle Spreads
The Tom Ford Spring 2011 Campaign is a Hot Feature
Bromantic Advertorials
The Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 Campaign Will Have You Drooling
Fashion Elite Editorials
'Star Girls' in Vogue UK December 2010 Features 15 Top Models
Psychedelic Burlesque Spreads
Iris Strubegger by Francois Nars Showcases Chaotic Couture
Faded Bedroom Photos
The Boudoir Photography of Cecilia Austin is Soft and Sensuous
Androgynous Couple Photography
The Interview Magazine August 2010 Spread Explores Modern Romance
Alluring School Girl Spreads
The Vogue Italia Craig McDean Editorial is Mad Hot
Extreme Architectural Apparel
Samantha Gradoville Dons Structured Couture for Numero China
Constricted Occult Collections
The Diaphanous Dimepiece Designs Spring 2011 Line
Lusty School Gleeksters
The 'Glee' Gone Wild GQ Editorial Stars Lea, Dianna and Cory
55 Pretty Peep-Toe Pumps
From Graffiti-Covered Heels to Swarovski Stilettos
Seaweed-Covered Starlet Shoots
The Rihanna Esquire November 2011 Editorial is Steaming Hot
Ostentatious One-Eyed Shoots
The Anna Martynova Fashion Gone Rogue Issue is Colorful
Soft Domestic Editorials
'A Summer Afternoon' by Sonia Marin Captures Intimate Moments
Tempting Tourist Spreads
The Lara Stone T Magazine Fall 2011 Shoot is Simple and Realistic
55 Global Vogue Covers
From Adventurous African Shoots to Icon Tributes
Accessorized Gun Editorials
The Interview November 2011 Photo Shoot Captures Chic Chloe Moretz
Tattered Chair Editorials
Lara Stone Lounges for 'Freezing Allure' in Vogue China December 2010
Youthful Seaside Photography
Tawharanui by Kim Oliver Features Fresh-Faced Gina Morrissey
Hair Whipping Shoots
Victor Candia's Fun and Sultry Female Photography
Trippy Tribal Fashion
The Gaetano Navarra Spring 2012 Line is Fit for Modern Amazon Women
Frisky Fashion Outtakes
The Behind-the-Scenes Eva Mendes Allure August 2010 Photoshoot
Retro Bubble Jackets
Alexis Mabille's 70's-Inspired Down-Filled Jackets
Bubbly Black Frocks
The Raphaelle h-limi 2010 Collection Embraces the Art of Eclectic Fashion
Comic-Inspired Makeup
Monrad and Andren Look Fabulous in Issue 21 of Tush Magazine
Peekaboo Boudoir Shoots
The Sensual Marion Cotillard Interview Magazine Pictorial
Iconic Homage Editorials
The Michelle Williams October 2011 Vogue US Shoot Revives Marilyn Monroe
Bubble Wrap Purses
The Tosca Blu Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign is Glamorous
Sunny Swimwear Editorials
Lara Stone Vogue April 2011 Photoshoot Radiates Under the Bright Rays
Recycled Hobo-Chic Menswear
The FFW Max Motta Editorial by Fabio Bartelt
Bird-Brained Editorials
The Tom Ford Fall 2010 Eyewear Collection Features a Bird Attack
Wacky Witch Photoshoots
The Numero China 5 Edition is in Spellbound Style
Outlandish Parisian Editorials
Glamour Revival by Taki Bibolas Combines Clown and Couture
Foofy-Haired Photoshoots
The Lara Stone 'Self Service' S/11 Shoot Depicts Retro Glamour
Tropical Travel Wear
The Tory Burch Resort 2010 Line is Tribal Chic
Dominantly Dark Spreads
The Lara Stone Vogue Japan 2011 Shoot is Arrestingly Seductive
Proper Punk Photography
The January Jones W Editorial See the Mad Men Star Shed Her Primness
Perfect Pearl-Covered Collections
The Chanel Spring 2012 Collection is the Ultimate in Femininity
31 Vivacious Vogue Spreads
From Psychedelic Fashion Spreads to Seedy Hotel Shoots
Delicate Spanish Lookbooks
The Osyho SS11 Campaign Features Breezy Bambi Northwood-Blyth
Oversized Fur Pictorials
The Burberry Prorsum Interview Magazine Editorial is an Instant Classic
Saucy Seventies Street Shoots
The Hanne Gaby Odiele Numero Tokyo November Editorial is Boho-Chic
Cotton Ball Dresses
The Bubble Dress by Zuzana Sisovska Looks Like a Cumulus Cloud
Gothic Celebrity Ads
The Scarlett Johansson Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2010 Campaign is Mysterious
Shirt-Shielded Shoots
The British GQ Lara Stone Feature Goes Bare Besides a Button-up
Shiny Aquamarine Swimwear
Scarlett Johansson Craig McDean Photos Showcase Sophistication
Domineering Fashion Shoots
The Interview September 2011 'Strict' Editorial is Dangerously Cool
Vintage Vixen Fashiontography
Lindsey Wixson Time Travels for AnOther Magazine FW 2010
Sensual Bed-Bound Celebs
The Scarlett Johansson GQ Spread is Effortlessly Gorgeous
Bleached 60s Celeb Spreads
The Retro Ravishing Keira Knightley by Mario Testino for Vogue UK
Nude Nail Editorials
The Eva Mendes W Magazine July 2010 Shoot Displays a Sunny Goodness
Gripping Ghostly Multi-Model Covers
The LOVE Magazine Fall Issue Covers Feature Eight Rising Stars
Fiery Hippie Fashion Shoots
The '70s' Chapter of Free People 'Through the Decades' is Groovy
14 Nearly Nude Megan Fox Features
Megan Fox Got Married and is Officially off the Market
Hair-Thrashing Ads
The Roberto Cavalli Spring 2011 Campaign is Full-Blown
Sensual Beachside Spreads
The Pirelli Calendar 2012 is a Series of Hot High-Fashion Photos
Old School Prepster Shoots
This 'Take Ivy' Photo Series Touches Upon Styles from the 60s
Psychedelic Feather Headdresses
The Ailin Bisi AW12 Collection is Filled with Trippy Accessories
Sophisticated School Girl Fashion
The Miu Miu Fall 2010 Ad Campaign Features Stylish Look-Alikes
Tough-Luxe Frizzy Fashion
The Vogue Nippon June 2011 Shoot Shows Anja Rubik's Rocker Side
Supermodel Starvation Awareness
The Freja Beha Erichsen Doctors Without Borders Benefit
Mismatched Flashback Fashions
'Couture Clown of Psychedelic Cowgirl' by Craig McDean
Conceited Celeb Shoots
The Scarlett Johansson Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2010 Campaign
Viral Crybaby Photoshopping
'Sad Chris Brown' Explains the Tears at the BET Awards
Iconic Magazine Compilations
‘Making It Up As We Go Along' Celebrates Dazed & Confused
Twin Mannequin Celeb Shoots
The Megan Fox Interview July 2010 Spread is Red Hot
Batmanesque Beauties
Lara Stone Rocks Black Wings for W Magazine January 2010
Stripped Down Celeb Campaigns
The Versace SS 2011 Ad Stars January Jones
Seductive Makeup Campaigns
Megan Fox is the New Face of Armani Cosmetics
Botanical Beauties Shoots
H&M Conscious Fall 2011 Campaign in Head-to-Toe Floral Prints
Bleached Catalan Couture
The Loewe SS 2011 Campaign Captures Frigid Summer Fashion
Foxy Lingerie Campaigns
The Megan Fox Emporio Armani Underwear Fall Winter 2011 Ad is Super Hot
Psychedelic Supernatural Snapshots
Yoshida's 'Painting. Self-Portrait.' Photos are Celestial
Edgy Snakeskin Pumps
The Balmain SS 2012 Shoe Line Features Classic Styles with Edgy Details
Modern Schoolgirl Pictorials
The Marina Jamieson Flare Magazine September 2010 Spread is Chic
Welcome Back Pictorials
The Tom Ford Vogue 'Mr. Ford Returns' Editorial is Awesome
Blurry Perfume Ads
The Versace Vanitas Fragrance Campaign Stars Lindsey Wixson
Spa Getaway Photography
Lara Stone's Shoot for the Vogue January 2011 Issue Gives us a Getaway
Hollywood-Embellished Heels
The Christian Louboutin Highness 160 Pump is a Shoe Fit for a Star
Calm Boardwalk Shoots
The Lara Stone Vogue UK Spread Looks Refreshingly Relaxed
Chic Textured Fashion
The Diane von Furstenberg Pre-Fall 2010 Collection is Huetastic
Backstage Retro Shoots
The Mad Men Rolling Stone Spread is 1960s Glamorous
Poised Fashionista Spreads
The Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2010 Campaign is Comfortable & Chic
Lustrous Ivory Lookbooks
'So Pure So Modern' by Craig McDean Flaunts Gloss and Gauze
Hollywood Homage Photoshoots
Lara Stone is Liv Taylor for the V Magazine 'The Heroes' Issue
Bubble Blazers
Jil Sander Uniqlo Fall/Winter 2010 Pads Down Business Jackets
Leather Masked Models
The Interview Magazine Mert & Marcus Shoot Takes a Dominatrix Direction
Steamy Tropical Styles
The MSGM S/S 2012 Collection is Rich in Vibrant Colors and Patterns
Pin-Up Cosmetics Campaigns
Scarlett Johnasson Dolce & Gabbana Holiday 2010 Makeup Ads Sizzle
Pool Toy Photoshoots
The Ashley Smith Vogue Italia May 2011 Shoot Exudes Retro Vibes
Carnal Couple Campaigns
Zuzanna Bijoch and Pat Pietrzak Headline a Sensual Editorial
Colorful Couture Cakes
The Amy Stevens 'Confections Recent' Series Offers Quirky Edible Artistry
64 Tom Ford Collections
From Vibrant Quirk Editorials to Fashion Designers as Models
17 Women of 'Mad Men' Features
Your Favorite Mad Ad Women are Breaking Out on Their Own
Sporty Springwear Shoots
Craig McDean Captures Elegance and Athleticism for Vogue US
Emotional Blurry Portraits
Paul Wright Captures the Essence of Art and Humanity With Paint
Bubblicious Fashion Shoots
This Lara Stone for Interview Magazine Spread is Bubbling with Style
Pink Piggy Pumps
The Jerome C Rousseau Diva Glitter Pumps Were Inspired by the Muppet
Polished Polka-Dot Pictorials
The Vogue Paris Central Park Shoot Is Picture Perfect
Painfully Agonizing Pumps
The Christian Loboutin 8-Inch Heels are Crazy Killer Kicks
Fierce Cowgirl Fashion
Interview July 2010 Magazine Spread Features Roberto Cavalli Pieces
Fiery Female Rockstar Shoots
The Florence Welsh Interview October 2011 Photos are Enchanting
Whirlwind Hairtography
Big Hair & Outfits in the 'Supersize Me' Interview April 2011 Spread
15 Magnificent Mary Jane Pumps
From Miu Miu's Sparrow Adorned Styles to Prada's Faux Booties
Lounging Celeb Campaigns
The Mango Winter 2011 Ad Stars a Sultry Scarlett Johansson
Chic Clown Cosmetics
The Britt Maren Doingbird Cover Shoot Updates Circus Makeup
39 Megan Fox Features
From the Meghan Fox Tribute Tattoo to Mickey Rourke to Stormy Editorials
Dapper Styling Books
Rian Hughes 'Lifestyle Illustration of the 50s' Takes You Back in Time
Tousled Poolside Photoshoots
This Alex Chung Vogue Korea June 2011 Series Makes a Splash
Aristocratic Ball Gowns
January Jones' Emmy's 2010 Red Carpet Dress was Eye-Popping
Eccentric Headscarf Shoots
The WSJ November 2011 Editorial Features Vibrant Fall Fashions
Ruby Crystal Campaigns
These Swarovski '4 Passions, One Heart' Ads Embrace Radiant Rouges
Desert Seductress Shoots
The Lara Stone Vogue China Editorial is Sizzling Hot
Psychedelic Fashion Spreads
Eniko Mihalik for Vogue Italia May 2011 is Unconventionally Beautiful
Windswept Updos
Sessilee Lopez in Tush Magazine is Bringing the Funk
Superstar Sibling Shoots
Natali Germanotta for Teen Vogue is Much Tamer Than Lady Gaga
Four-Eyed Mantorials
The Coach 'Take Preppy' Editorial Emits a Brainy Vibe
Orient Backdrop Shoots
Timmothy Lee's Made in Hong Kong Series Has an Asian Appeal
Collectible Catwalker Covers
The i-D Magazine 'Define Yourself' Covers Show Personality
Blood-Sucking Beauty Spreads
The Kristen Stewart ‘Glamour' November 2011 Cover is Not
Vibrant Fashion Videos
The Prada Spring 2011 Video Campaign is Vivid and Bright
Shape-Shifting Spreads
I.D. Fall 2010 Features a Model with Multiple Personalities
Cat Lady Catalogs
The Barneys Fall 2010 Lookbook Stars the Feline Lindsey Wixson
Famous Farmboy Photography
The Alec Baldwin Hamptons Magazine Shoot Brings The City to the Country
Famed Fashion Covers
Interview Magazine February 2011 Spotlights Tom Ford's Success
Flower Bed Fragrance Campaigns
The Tom Ford 'Violet Blonde' Ad Stars Gorgeous Model Lara Stone
Planet-Pleasing Pumps
These Eco-Friendly Manolo Blahniks Utilize Sustainable Materials