The Mert & Marcus editorials show why they are considered one of the premier photography duos in the world. Inspired by the work of the late French fashion photographer Guy Bourdin, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott embrace dark and often fantastical imagery that encourage and inspire people's own imagination and creativity. Not in the least afraid of digital manipulation, the Mert & Marcus editorials play with the boundaries of reality to seduce viewers into indulging their own fantasies.
Especially known for their portraits of sophisticated, powerful women, the Mert & Marcus editorials concentrate as much on appearance as they do on story lines and settings. The photographers pride themselves on spending as much time in the make-up and hairstyling rooms as they do in front of the camera.
67 Mert & Marcus Editorials
From Armored Nightmarish Editorials to Fervent Fantasy Pictorials:
Meghan Young — May 26, 2012 — Naughty
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Turkish Bath Fashion
Kate Moss ‘Hammam' Shoot for W Magazine
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Extravagant Arcade Editorials
Aline Weber is a Glamourous Gamer in Vogue Japan April 2012
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Mad Men-Inspired Fashions
The Gorgeous Lara Stone by Mert & Marcus Vogue US September 2010 Spread
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Scantily-Clad Celebrity Spouses
David & Victoria Beckham Emporio Armani Underwear Ad
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Scourging Supermodels
The Naomi Campbell Torture Spread is Blood-Curdling
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Raunchy Red Hot Shoots
The Freida Pinto August 2011 Interview Mag Spread is Colorfully Alluring
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Sultry Nibbling Shoots
The Karmen Pedaru W Magazine Editorial is Dark and Gritty
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Exotic Lounging Looks
Edita Vilkeviciute Stars in Patrizia Pepe Spring Summer 2012 Campaign
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Corseted Military Cover Shoots
Army-Inspired Fashions Take Over Vogue Paris March 2010 Issue
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Eccentric Straw Manes
Against Nature for W March 2011 is a Stunning Spread
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Double-Take Fashion Photography
The DSquared2 SS11 Campaign Shares All the Love
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Eclectic Textured Looks
Arizona Muse Takes a Seat for Vogue Paris March 2012
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B&W Striped Lingerie
The Megan Fox Armani Ads are Out and They're Hot
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Steamy Beach Pictorials
Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Shoot Natalia Vodianova and Marlon Teixeira
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Neon-Colored Retro Photoshoots
Love Magazine Issue 5 Gets Quirky and Naughty
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Edgy Archaic Beauty Looks
Natalia Vodianova Looks Fierce on the Cover of Vogue Paris March 2012
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Hip Hop Models
Erykah Badu for Tom Ford's 'White Patchouli' Perfume
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Futuristic Face-Masked Fashion
Kate Moss is Out of This World for Vogue Paris May 2011
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Gothic Romance Shoots
The Anne Hathaway Interview Magazine Spread Shows Her Dark Side
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70s Glam Rock Editorials
W Magazine Is All About 'Le Chic' For February 2009
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Ornate Jeweled Accessories
The ‘Princesse Natalia' Vogue Paris April 2010 Spread
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Juxtaposed Perfection Photos
8 Models Bare All in Issue 3 of Love Magazine
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Bronze Mesh Dresses
The Stunning Demi Moore W Magazine Cover and Editorial
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Sensual Fur-Wrapped Femmes
Patrizia Pepe AW11/12 Campaign has a Seductive Softness
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Suave Cyan Spreads
The Versace Menswear SS12 Campaign Brings Posh Apparel and Patterns to the Pool
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Self-Strangulation Cover Shoots
Model Lara Stone Chokes Herself in 'Interview With A Vamp'
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Femme Fatale Shoots
The Lara Stone Interview Magazine Spread is Fierce
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Smooching Sapphic Photoshoots
The ‘His ‘n' Hers' Love Magazine #5 SS 201 i
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Sophisticated School Girl Fashion
The Miu Miu Fall 2010 Ad Campaign Features Stylish Look-Alikes
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Monochrome Superhero Fashion
Bleach Blond Vixens Take the Spotlight for Interview Magazine
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Sci-Fi Style Spreads
The Versace FW11/12 Campaign Channels Extraterrestrial Looks
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Retro Rapunzel Shoots
A Preview of the Lindsey Wixson and Miu Miu Spring 2010 Campaign
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Provocative Polka Dot Designs
The Stella McCartney Fall 2011 Ad Campaign is Sizzling Hot
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Opulently Chic Shore Shoots
Jourdan and Daria Star in 'Swept Away' for Vogue Japan April 2012
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Foxy Black-and-White Editorials
The Natalia Vodianova Vogue Russia September 2010 Spread
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Passionate Embrace Shoots
The Gucci Cruise 2010 Campaign's Scandalous Poolside Frolicking
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Bombshells Faking Badass
Cameron Diaz is Platinum Blonde & Tattooed for V Magazine
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Fervent Fantasy Pictorials
Supernatural by Mert & Marcus Has an Occult Opulence
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Hazy Harem Beautorials
China Girls by Mert & Marcus Tells a Tempting Tale
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Ferris Wheel Fashion Shoots
The Marion Cotillard Dior Fall 2010 Ad is Shot on the London Eye
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Vibrant Dominatrix Editorials
The ‘Mighty Aphrodite' Vogue UK 2012 Photoshoot is Stric
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Snakeskin Neck Harnesses
Model Rose Cordero covers March Vogue Paris 2010
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Poolside Lounging Looks
The 7 for All Mankind Spring 2011 Campaign is Californian Chic
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Androgynous Seaside Campaigns
The Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Milou Van Groesen
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Wild West Shoots
The Renegade 'Last Exit to Brooklyn' W Magazine September 2010 Editorial
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Haute Birthday Publications
The Roberto Cavalli 40th Anniversary Book
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Middle East Fashion Photography
Istanbul by W Magazine with Lara Stone
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Leather Masked Models
The Interview Magazine Mert & Marcus Shoot Takes a Dominatrix Direction
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Purple Wigged Shoots
'Laetitia' in Vogue Paris Sets a Stylishly Sombre Tone
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Titillating Technicolor Shoots
The Vogue Paris June 2011 Issue Features a Hot and Trippy Shoot
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Bright Bathing Suititorials
Supermodel Daria Werbowy for 'Point Break' in Vogue US
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Fashionable NYC Boroughs
Louis Vuitton Ads Shot at Queens Unisphere
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Dalmatian Fashion Scenes
The Stella Mccartney Spring 2010 Campaign Features Her Dog Lucky
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Eerie Ethereal Cover Prints
The Elle Fanning LOVE Magazine Cover Looks Like a Dream
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Torturous Photography
Naomi Campbell Releases Angst in Interview Magazine
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Color-Popping Coifs
The Givenchy Fall 2010 Luggage Campaign Uses Bright Hair to Stand Out
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Radical Redhead Spreads
Interview Magazine April 2011 Issue Features Fiery Hot Hairstyles
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Red Riding Hood Editorials
Natalia Vodianova Heads 'Into the Woods' for Vogue
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Blonde Ambition Editorials
The Giorgio Armani Fall 2011 Campaign is Icy Cool
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Fowl Fashiontography
Raquel Zimmerman Flies Like a Bird For Vogue Nippon
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Exotically Edgy Campaigns
The Lane Crawford Fall 2011 Ad Stars Five Chinese Top Models
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Drowning Swamp-Side Spreads
What Lies Beneath Looks Like Stills from a Horror Film
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Psychedelic Supermodel Transformations
The Kate Moss Vogue Paris December/January Cover is Rocking
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Musical Goddess Muses
Riccardo Tisci Styles RnB Songstress Ciara in Vogue Paris
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Flower Bed Fragrance Campaigns
The Tom Ford 'Violet Blonde' Ad Stars Gorgeous Model Lara Stone
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Leather-Loving Edgy Editorials
The DSquared2 Fall 2011 Ad Campaign is Dark and Gorgeous
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Futuristic Warrior Fashion
The Morfium Couture 'Full Moon' Spread by Dusan Jaukovic is Striking
Bawdy Burlesque Photography
The Tara Gill Pulp 3 Editorial is a Titillating Display of Color
99 Elegant Vogue Japan Editorials
From Dark Distorted Model Shots to Hair-Raising Updos
Dual Personality Shoots
August 2011 Vogue Steven Miesel Double Take Editorial Plays with Style
Angry Angelic Editorials
The Vogue Japan March 2012 Shoot is Haunting and Whimsical
Sophisticated City Shoots
The Alasdair McLellan August 2011 W Spread is Urban Chic
Prismatic Neon Photography
Jakub Wozniak's 'Colour Theory' Showcases Designs by Agnieszka Dydo
Lacy Luxe Lingerie Looks
The Agent Provocateur Fall 2011 Collection is Seductive and Sultry
Extravagant Arcade Editorials
Aline Weber is a Glamourous Gamer in Vogue Japan April 2012
Futuristic Femme Fatale Shoots
The Sui He Vogue Japan December 2011 Editorial is Fierce
Colorfully Chic Poolside Captures
Guess by Marciano Spring Summer 2012 by Hunter & Gatti
Bold Bauble Collections
The Michael Kors Jewelry Fall 2011 Line is Absolute Perfection
Colorful Cosmopolitan Captures
Arizona Muse Stars in Massimo Dutti Spring Sumer 2012 Campaign
Natural Nude Man Photos
'I Heard the Earth Inhale' Celebrates One's Connection with Earth
Bunny-Eared Beauties Editorials
30 Years of Optimism for Love Magazine by Mario Testino
Music-Themed Retro Shoots
'A Spring Burning' for DEW Issue 4 by May Lin Le Goff
Flashy Faceless Photography
Ronald Stoops Captures Beauty Through Telling Poses
Romantic Nude Lingerie
Helena Christensen Sizzles in Triumph Essence Spring Summer 2012 Campaign
Psychedelic Editorial Collages
This New Photo Series from Mikael Jansson is Outlandishly Good
Fragile Feminine Photography
The Yulia Terentieva August 2011 Elle Russia Spread is Enrapturing
Dominatrix-Inspired Ensembles
The Chloe Sevigny by Craig McDean Photo Shoot is Provocative
Structured Spring Silhouettes
The 'Always a Woman' by David Sims Vogue January 2012 Shoot is Chic
Carefree Parisian Styles
Arizona Muse Looks Lovely & Chic in Louis Vuitton Cruise 2012 Catalog
Gritty Bathroom Photography
The Rodarte Spring 2012 Couture Lookbook Stars Elle Fanning
Dual Personality Catalogs
The MaxMara Spring 2012 Lookbook Caters to Two Personalities
Risque Lace and Leather Looks
The Belle Sauvage Fall 2011 Collection is Naughty and Nice
Contemporary Olympian Captures
James Doherty by Bell Soto Celebrates Athleticism
Swinging Sixties Shoots
The Self Service Issue 35 Stars Mod Models Arizona Muse and Daphne Groene
Luscious Lip-Licking Models
The Terry Richardson i-D Pre-Fall 2011 Spread is Downright Delicious
Vibrant Vintage Photography
The Vogue UK 'Little Miss Sunshine' Editorial Stars Model Arizona Muse
Supermodel Matrimony Moments
The Kate Moss Vogue September 2011 Wedding Photos are Divine
Mischievous Monochrome Shoots
The Love SS 2012 Editorial Features 17 Iconic Models
Topless Celebrity Editorials
The Kate Moss Elle France September 2011 Shoot is Seriously Seductive
Sensual Beach Photography
The Pania Rose Harpers Bazaar September 2011 Editorial is Seaside Sweet
Sophisticated Schoolgirl Style
The Tao Okamoto for Vogue Japan Photo Shoot is Innocently Sweet
Two-Toned Trinket Photography
The David Yurman Fall 2011 Campaign Stars Two Stunning Supermodels
Dark Saharan Shoots
The Josefine Nielsen Dansk SS12 Editorial is Minimalist and Futuristic
Salacious Sacrilegious Shoots
The Dilia Oviedo 'A Religious Experience' Series Plays with Faith
Confrontational Leg-Locked Captures
Warriors by Karel Losenicky Presents Head to Head Hostility
Sweetly Seductive Singer Shoots
The Beyonce July 2011 Vogue Italy Spread Channels Old Hollywood
Punchy Prismatic Photography
Arizona Muse in 'Little Miss Sunshine' for Vogue UK February 2012
Old Glamor Editorials
The Kate Moss British Vogue Spread has Both Vintage and Modern Elements
Gorgeous Gilded Belts
The Giulietta Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Structured and Chic
Backseat Bubblegum Fashion Photography
The Jill Stuart Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign is Sweet
Pajama-Chic Suits
The Spring 2012 Topman Design Collection Showcases an Elegantly Refined Style
Fun Family Fashion Campaigns
Missoni Spring Summer 2012 by Juergen Teller Was Improvised
Naughty Nun Spreads
The Arizona Muse Freja Beha Erichsen Vogue UK Shoot Plays on Romance Rumors
Spiked Skin Prints
The Freak by Solve Sundsbo Makes a Point of Punk Style
Retro Fall Fashion Films
The Prada Fall 2011 Film Campaign is Sultry and Smoldering
Hot Hiking-Inspired Heels
The Ash Fall 2011 Collection is Rough and Rugged
Bold Colorblocked Captures
Monica Jac Jagaciak for the Simple Spring Summer 2012 Campaign
Torero-Inspired Editorials
The Vogue Japan 'Kiss of the Matador' Shoot Stars Bianca Balti
Poingnant Ballerina Pictorials
'I Met You for a Reason' Alludes to Unsettling Psychology
Psychedelic Steam Room Spreads
Prismatic by Christos Karantzolas Brings Color Couture to the Pool
Jokeresque Makeup
The Dansk Magazine SS 2012 Shoot with Gertrud Hegelund Features Smeared Faces
Gothic Romance Shoots
The Anne Hathaway Interview Magazine Spread Shows Her Dark Side
Crystal-Adorned Regal Creations
The Shao Yen Fall 2011 Collection is Perfectly Avant-Garde
Dominantly Dark Spreads
The Lara Stone Vogue Japan 2011 Shoot is Arrestingly Seductive
Double Denim Editorials
Denim Daze by David Wang Demonstrates the Draw of Wearing Jeans
Head-to-Toe Houndstooth
Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2011 Shoot is Full of Prints and Patterns
Eccentric Avian Ensembles
The Uptight Urban Interview Magazine Inspires Bold Fall Fashions
Refined Desert Shoots
Giovanni Squatriti Photographs Eva Ouxiu Summer 2012 Campaign
Haunted Mansion Editorials
The Arizona Muse for Vogue Russia December 2011 Shoot is Spooky
Casual Couture Kicks
The Balenciaga Men's Fall 2011 Sneakers are Must-Haves
Passionately Undead Portraits
The Jeff Hahn 'Dead Heaven' Photo Series Resurrects Dark Fashion
Rainbow-Brite Shoots
The Juliane Gruner by Craig Mcdean Shoot Sparkles With Color
Rebellious Folk Fashion
Country Love by Lukas Dziewic is Stylishly Defiant
Wallet-Friendly Designer Duds
The Missoni for Target Collection Brings High Fashion to the Masses
Domineering Fashion Shoots
The Interview September 2011 'Strict' Editorial is Dangerously Cool
Stark Monochromatic Collections
The Wayne Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Minimalist Heaven
Flowered Fashion Features
The Max Mara Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Saskia de Brauw
Art-Infused Editorials
The Arizona Muse for Nowness Photo Shoot is Refreshing
Spruce Suit-Fitting Spreads
David Gandy by Paolo Zerbini Chronicles a Tailor's Home Call
Popsicle-Loving Pastel Captures
The Magdalena Frackowiak Vogue Japan February 2012 Shoot is Flirty
Sensual Beachside Spreads
The Pirelli Calendar 2012 is a Series of Hot High-Fashion Photos
Youthful Gray-Haired Editorials
Mario Testino Captures Natalia Vodianova for Vogue Us March 2012
Sophisticated Tinseltown Garments
The LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Fall 2011 Collection is Fl
Boyish Style Icon Campaigns
Tomboy Spring Summer 2012 Features Chole Sevigny
Seductively Masked Editorials
The Judith Bedard Fashion Magazine Spread is Mysteriously Sultry
Risque Rocker Editorials
The Catherine Servel for Exhibition Magazine Shoot Stars Hannelore Knuts
Youthfully Exotic Photography
The Spous SS11 Campaign is Colorfully Childlike
Retro Resurrection Sunnies
The Miu Miu Fall 2011 Sunglasses Collection is a Throwback to the 40s
Stripped-Down City Spreads
Branden Haley by Christos Karantzolas Sports Urban Briefs
Lace-Clad Captures
The 'South of the Border' Interview Editorial is Ultra-Glam
Provocative Polka Dot Designs
The Stella McCartney Fall 2011 Ad Campaign is Sizzling Hot
Light-Bending Fashion Pictorials
Ilva Hetmann in a Prismatic Shoot Interview Germany February 2012
Monumental Model Matrimony Moments
Vogue Releases a Stunning Kate Moss Wedding Video
Floral Fashion Ads
The Stella McCartney Spring 2012 Campaign Blossoms
Intimate Military-Inspired Shoots
The Kelly Mittendorf Vogue Japan December Editorial Dominates
Twisted Narcissus Captures
Reflection by Bell Soto Questions the Authenticity of Self-Image
Eccentric 60s Editorials
The Vogue Japan 'Time Waits for No One' Shoot Stars Jac Jagaciak
Color-Blocked Adverts
The Sonia Rykiel Fall 2011 Campaign is Parisian Chic
Pop Superstar Athletic Ads
The Katy Perry Adidas Women Commercial is Tight and Terrific
Back-Bending Silhouette Shoots
The Anja Rubik Vogue Japan Editorial Blends Art-Deco Patterns
Scorching Desert Snaps
Tommy Ton for Vogue Japan March 2012 Presents the Road to Tijuana
Eccentric Heiress Exhibits
The Daphne Guinness Exhibit at New York's FIT Museum will Blow You Away
Petrified Puppy Editorials
The Aymeline Valada Vogue Japan Shoot Captures Wild Side Fashion
Dashing Denim Designs
The Victoria Beckham Denim Fall 2011 Collection is Full of Chic Must-Haves
Military Couture Fashion
The Raquel Zimmermann i-D is Boldly Strict and Sensual
Stretchy Photographer Sidekicks
David Webb Fall 2011 Ad Campaign Features a Tiny Terry Richardson
Multi-Personality Celeb Editorials
The Chloe Sevigny Interview Magazine Shoot Showcases Her Acting
Cheeky Fashion Campaigns
The Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 Menswear Ads are Hilariously Provocative
Rambunctious Rocker Shoots
The Abby Lee Kershaw Moussy Fall 2011 Campaign is Edgy Chic
Warm Wool Winter Wear
Cozy Up to the Lilly Lab Fall/Winter 2011 Collection
Hipster Fashion Icon Collections
Alexa Chung for Madewell Fall 2011 is Gorgeously Ethereal
Southern Belle Jewelry
The Rita and Zia Fall 2011 Collection is Cowgirl Chic
Constricting Leather-Clad Looks
The Tanya Dziahileva Tank Winter 2011 Shoot is Dominatrix-Inspired
Mature Motherhood Editorials
The Arizona Muse Vogue Paris Shoot Presents Smiles
Newbie Model Photoshoots
Vogue Italia July 2011 'Pret-a-Porter' Shoot Shows Up-and-Comers Love
Legendary Department Store Collaborations
The Anna Dello Russo for Macys Collection Wows Audiences
Eerie Ethereal Cover Prints
The Elle Fanning LOVE Magazine Cover Looks Like a Dream
Doubly Commanding Captures
The Vogue Mexico Matices En Secreto Spread is Militant and Dominant
Seaside Socialite Shoots
The Carrera y Carrera Mediterraneo Campaign Stars Olivia Palermo
Mother-Daughter Campaigns
Susan Sarandon and Daughter Eva Amurri Star in Ads for Neiman Marcus
Springy Tropical Fascinators
Hailey Clauson Stars in a Summery Shoot for Vogue Japan April 2012
Film Noir-Style Shoots (UPDATE)
Rankin's Dazed and Confused Covers Redefines the Editorial
Dominatrix Double Shoots
The Jalouse November 2011 Issue Brings Classic Ultra Urban
Celeb Accessory Adverts
These Gwyneth Paltrow Coach Ads Show the Actress in a Natural Light
73 Evocative Interview Magazine Features
From Pensive Youngster Portraits to Badass Dancer Shoots
Smoking Hot City Editorials
The Natalia Vodianova Love Magazine 6 Shoot is Big City Hot
Designer Graphic Tees
The McQ by Alexander McQueen Fall 2011 T-Shirts are Simple Staples
Futuristic Feral Outerwear
The Padded Latex by JoyWilliamsDesign is Fierce and Fulgent
Pretty Boy Parking Lot Pictorials
Matthew Brookes Latest Shoot Takes You to a Creepy Location
Sultry Sunglasses Ads
Candice Swanepoel Swaps Angel Wings for Versace Eyewear Fall 2011
Power Woman Campaigns
The Donna Karan Fall 2011 Ads Target Women Who Mean Business
Mysteriously Expressive Portraits
The Interview Magazine 'Tree of Life' Shoot is Striking
Matador-Inspired Ads
The Moschino Spring 2012 Campaign Stars an Adventurous Kasia Struss
Chic Plus-Sized Ensembles
The CarmaKoma Fall 2011 Collection is Downtown Cool
Chic Picnic Shoots
The DSquared2 Spring 2012 Campaign Features an Outdoors Theme
Enlivening Fashion Editorials
The Vogue Japan ‘Pure Simplicity' Shoot Stars Denisa Dvo
Fabulous Festive Fashion
The Ann Taylor Holiday 2011 Preview is Full of Chic Pieces