He is a legend behind the lens, the ultimate connoisseur of captures, the pro of Polaroids, and if you're not totally convinced, all of the Steven Meisel snaps prove that the famous fashion photographer is the best at framing beauty on film.
Meisel is the brilliant mind behind the majority of the Vogue Italia covers since the late 80s, which is a pretty snazzy qualification to have on a runway-lovers resume. Having created captivating ads for the likes of Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Dior, Jimmy Choo, Prada and Louis Vuitton, Meisel is the man responsible for making magazine magic.
All of the Steven Meisel snaps are pure artistry as it definitely takes a special talent to turn many of the basic teeth-baring models he catches saying "cheese" into coveted couture campaigns that say "chic".
94 Saucy Steven Meisel Snaps
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Dual Personality Shoots
August 2011 Vogue Steven Miesel Double Take Editorial Plays with Style
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Curvier Underwear Models
Eva Mendes for Calvin Klein Seductive Comfort
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Banned Celebrity Ads
Eva Mendes for CK Secret Obsession
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Iconic Chameleon Models
The 'Transformers' W Magazine Spread is Inspired by Judy Garland
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Supermodel BFF Photography
The Amber Valletta and Shalom Harlow Photo Shoot is Stunningly Glam
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Space-Age Fashion Photography
Futuristic Chic in 2009 Vogue Italia ‘Evolution'
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Powdered Victorian Editorials
Models Feign Royalty for 'Lady Grey' in Vogue Italia
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Retro Voluptuous Editorials (UPDATE)
The Vogue Italia June 2011 Photoshoot is Drop Dead Gorgeous
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Shocking Oil Spill Visuals
The Vogue Italia and Steven Meisel 'Water & Oil' Spread is Disturbing
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Saucy 60s Summer Lookbooks
Candice Swanepoel by Steven Meisel Heats Up Vogue Italia
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Homeless Haute Couture
Steven Meisel Snaps Shabby-Chic in 'Performance' for Vogue Italia (UPDATE)
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Plus Size Magazine Covers
The Vogue Italia Full-Figured Cover is a Welcome Surprise
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Urban Debutante Editorials
Vogue Italy July 2010 Mixes Destruction With Couture Gowns
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Eerie Forest Editorials
'Universal Coverage' US Vogue August 2010 is Dark and Gloomy
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Carousel Couture Fashiontography
Vogue Italia 'Acrobats' Featuring Karen Elson by Steven Meisel
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Desert Swim Shoots
The Gottex 2012 Swimswear Collection is Colorful and Glamorous
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Risque Supermodel Editorials
‘There's only one Naomi' in Italian Vogue
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Lady-Like Updos
The 'Tender is the Night' US Vogue September 2010 is Sophisticated
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Wet Weather Swimsuits
Steven Meisel Captures 'Bathing Beauties' in Vogue Italia
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Retro Fall Fashion Films
The Prada Fall 2011 Film Campaign is Sultry and Smoldering
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Utopian Fashion Videos
The Juicy Couture S/S 2011 Ad Campaign is Dazzlingly Dreamy
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Veiled Cover Shots
Steven Meisel Captures Linda Evangelista For Vogue Italia
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Blinding Gilded Garments
The Roberto Cavalli Spring 2012 Campaign Showcases Serious Sparkle
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Killer Corsets
Stella Tennant's Severely Thin Waistline Shocks in Vogue Italia
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Paying Tribute to Iconic Models
Natalia Vodianova Channels the Greats in Vogue
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Stylish Subway Captures
Vogue Italia's the A Train Editorial Stars Raquel Zimmermann
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Rock n Roll Editorials
Sasha Pivovarova Parties like a Rockstar for 'Already Famous' in Vogue
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Leggy Tourist Editorials
Terry Richardson Takes (Vogue) Paris by Storm
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Criminal Fashion Editorials
W Magazine Portrays Models as Felons With Mug Shots
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Plus Size Superwomen
Beautiful Model Toccara Jones in Vogue Italia
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Futuristic Domina Editorials
A Whip-Loving, Leather-Wearing Naomi Campbell in Vogue Russia
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Geisha-Inspired Makeup Ads
The Karlie Kloss Dior Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign is Alluring
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Undressed Pretzel Spreads
Racy Coupletography by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italy November 2010
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Shopping Channel Spoof Shoots
The Steven Meisel Vogue Italia January Shoot Has an All-Star Cast
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Nudevertising Jewelry
Padma Lakshmi Gets Naked to Sell Her Accessories
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Original Supermodels Still Hot
Claudia, Christy, Naomi and Linda for Fall 08
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Floral Hippie Advertorials
The Juicy Couture Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign is Fearlessly Fun
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Dancing Designer Depictions
The Lanvin Fall 2011 Campaign is a Blast to Watch
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Extensive Motley Editorials
High Fashion Trends Shown in the Vogue Italia January 2010 Issue
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Somersaulting Supermodel Shoots
The Vogue Italia December 2011 Issue is Full of Playful Fun
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Mirrored Futuristic Fashion
Science Fiction Unfolds in the Amazing Lanvin AW 2010/2011 Campaign
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Debonair Fall Fashion
Steven Meisel Shoots Well-Dressed Drama for the Prada Fall 2010 Campaign
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French Bistro-Inspired Campaigns
Madonna in Louis Vuitton Ads
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Shrunken Shirtitorials
Models Squeeze Into Tiny Clothes for 'Shrink to Fit' in Vogue Italia
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Carnivorous Models
Karlie Kloss and Rianne ten Haken are Vogue Italia 'Stylish Women'
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Gender-Blending Editorials
'McMenamy: The Legend' by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia July 2009
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Fashionista Queue Ads
Prada S/S 09 Campaign Looks Like Greek Statues
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Film-Inspired Super Model Editorials
“Girls on Film” by Linda Evangelista
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Dove-Loving Luxury Ads
Lara Stone in the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2010 Ad Campaign
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Oriental Editorials
Steven Meisel Goes on a ‘Moroccan Holiday' in Vogue Italia
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Dark Water Fashion
Prada's Brooding Fall/Winter 09-10 Womenswear Ads
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Old Hollywood Photoshoots
Winona Ryder Channels Silver Screen Queens for Steven Meisel
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Primped-Out Ad Campaigns
The Steven Meisel Louis Vuitton Photographs are Luxurious
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Frisky Fashion Faux-Ads
Steven Meisel's Fabulous Fakes for W are Too Good to be True
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Couture Pooch Photography
The Louis Vuitton Fall 2011 Campaign Features Adorable Puppies
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Passionate War Editorials
‘Make Love Not War' for Italian Vogue
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50s Gas Station Shoots
The Prada Spring 2012 Campaign Gets Summer Color Flowing
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Sumptuous Neutral Lookbooks
The Bally AW11 Campaign Channels the Magnificence of Fawn
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Bold Shoulders & Giant Bows
Steven Meisel is 'In the Mood' for 40s Silhouettes in Vogue
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Maniacal Cover Shoots
Steven Meisel Captures a Fiery Rianne Ten Haken for Vogue Italia
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Chillaxin' Denim Campaigns
Pepe Jeans London S/S '09 Chills Out in Beach House
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Fighting Supermodels
Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista Do Battle for Dsquared2
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Frolicking Forest Fashion
Mulberry Fall 2009 ads Show Models in the Wild
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Inaugural Fragrance Relaunches
Calvin Klein's CK One Promoted on 1/20 with Free Song
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Extreme Sport Fashion Shoots
Natural High in Vogue
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Snowy Mountain Fashion Ads
Hermes Fall/Winter 08-09
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Big-Haired Photo Shoots
Steven Meisel Remembers The 80s For Vogue Italia
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Disrobing Fashion Commercials
The Fun-Loving CK One Spring 2011 Campaign
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Titillating Technicolor Shoots
The Vogue Paris June 2011 Issue Features a Hot and Trippy Shoot
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Bewitching Ad Campaigns
Alberta Ferretti Fall 2009 by Steven Meisel Channels 'Harry Potter'
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Vintage Couture Throwbacks
The Dior SS 2011 Campaign Heads Back to the 60s
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Gritty Grunge Couture
The Vogue Italia June 2010 Spread Gets Down and Dirty
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Black Cat Campaign Sidekicks
Lanvin Autumn/Winter 2009 Femme Ads Flaunt Superstition
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Newbie Model Photoshoots
Vogue Italia July 2011 'Pret-a-Porter' Shoot Shows Up-and-Comers Love
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Retro Glam Covers
The Candice Swanepoel Vogue Italia Cover is Super Sassy
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9-Model Magazine Covers
Vogue Showcases the Faces of the Moment
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Speckly Turtleneck Dresses
Jennifer Connelly Balenciaga Fall 2009 Campaign Features Polkadot Tight
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Original Supermodels as Editors
Naomi Campbell is an Editor for Vogue Russia April 2010
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Ferocious Footwear Fashion
The Jimmy Choo Fall 2011 Campaign Stars Raquel Zimmermann
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Haute Homage Shoots
The Vogue May 2011 Savage Beauty Shoot Pays Tribute to Alexander McQueen
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Film Noir Ads
Model Karlie Kloss in the Dior Spring/Summer 2010 Ad Campaign
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Wigged Diva Denim Ads
The Rihanna Armani Jeans Campaign is Steamy
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Pastel Pink Furs
'Love At First Sight' in Vogue US Showcases Sweet Seductive Styles
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Brightly Animalistic Fashion
The Prada Fall 2011 Campaign Embraces a Maximalist Style
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Dashing Eggplant-Toned Tuxedos
The Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer Menswear Campaign is Bold
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Gender-Bending Burlesques
Candy Magazine Issue 2 is Decked With Divafied Dudes
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Retro Bistro Fashion Ads
Alberta Ferretti Spring 2009 Campaign
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Busy Fabric Beautiful
'Vogue Patterns' by Steven Meisel Look Like an Illusion
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Sugary Parlor Shoots
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 Campaign is Full of Pastel Shades
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Upper Crust Fashion Shoots
'Lady Day' in Vogue Features Supermodel Amber Valletta & Steven Meisel
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Cape-Chic Campaigns
Raquel Zimmermann and Karen Elson are the Faces of Lanvin Fall 2011
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The Mikael Schulz June 2011 Costume Magazine Editorial is Super Hot
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The Auslander Spring 2012 Campaign Features Two Unique Models
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Rustic Warehouse Editorials
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Glamorous Goth Garments
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Romantically Rugged Footwear
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99 Lovely Louis Vuitton Looks
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Geisha-Inspired Fashions
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Extreme Heavy Metal Earrings
Intense Hardware in Vogue Italia Bold & Gold Spread by Oskar Cecere
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The Francis Piennar Pulp Magazine Shoot Channels Dennis the Menace
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Sweetly Seductive Singer Shoots
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Hollywood Heiress Editorials
The Charlotte Casiraghi September 2011 Vogue Paris Cover is Graceful
Backseat Bubblegum Fashion Photography
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Old Hollywood Retrography
The Vogue Italia September 2011 Issue Goes Vintage
Luxury Safari Lookbooks
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Pretty Purple Photography
The Raquel Zimmermann Elle Brazil August 2011 Shoot is Retro Chic
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The Anne Hathaway Interview Magazine Spread Shows Her Dark Side
Feathered Headdress Fashions
The Dimphy Janse for Vogue Spain Editorial is Bohemian Chic
Titillating Twin Editorials
The Toni Garrn Unger Fashion Winter 2011 Campaign is Striking
Etherial Exotic Editorials
The Alison Nix July 2011 Marie Claire Italy Shoot is Seductively Artful
Crystal-Adorned Regal Creations
The Shao Yen Fall 2011 Collection is Perfectly Avant-Garde
Killer Corsets
Stella Tennant's Severely Thin Waistline Shocks in Vogue Italia
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The Ming Xi for Vogue China Editorial Shoot is Androgynously Chic
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The 'Super Natural' Julia Frauche Photoshoot is Full of Botanical Life
Fabulously Flared Fashion Editorials
The Caroline Trentini Vogue January 2012 Shoot is Crisp
32 New York City Street Shoots
From High-Fashion to Candid Captures, NYC is the Place to Be
Fuchsia Menswear Captures
The Miro V for Designare Homme Shoot is Filled With Bright Accents
Preppy Pastel Captures
The Teen Vogue 'Bold Prep' January 2012 Editorial is Fantastically Sweet
Jackie O-Inspired Starlets
The Kate Beckinsale Harper's Bazaar Russia January 2012 Shoot is Retro
Marvellously Moulded Headgear
The 'Plastic Fantastic' by Tomaas is Edgily Creative
Coconut Water Rockstars
Beachside Ads Show Rihanna for Vita Coco
Shocking Sacrilegious Shoots
The Sophie Vlaming for 'Avantgarde' Magazine is Spiritual
Casual Couture Kicks
The Balenciaga Men's Fall 2011 Sneakers are Must-Haves
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Evolutionary Corsets
The Hubert Barrere Corset Collection Tells the Story of the Undergarment
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
Rapper Embrace Photoblogs
The Hugs From Drake Tumblr is Heartwarming
Debonair Dressed Shoots
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Dreamy Princess Dresses
The Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture Collection is Light and Airy
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Affordable Couture Collections
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Pop Art Stiletto Ads
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