65 Striking Craig McDean Captures

From Glamorous Goths to Chess Piece Couture

— January 9, 2012 — Fashion
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.
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Famed Fashion Covers
Famed Fashion Covers
Interview Magazine February 2011 Spotlights Tom Ford's Success
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Dirty Dancing Stilettos
Dirty Dancing Stilettos
The Tabitha Simmons A/W 2011 Video Gets Tapping
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Flushed Fuchsia Campaigns
Flushed Fuchsia Campaigns
The Versus by Versace Spring Summer 2010 Ad is All in Pink
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Red Biker Suits
Red Biker Suits
The Future is Here for the ck Calvin Klein Spring 2010 Campaign
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Makeup Mirror Fashiontography
Makeup Mirror Fashiontography
Model Anna Jagodzinska Gets 'Face Time' in W Magazine
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Whirlwind Hairtography
Whirlwind Hairtography
Big Hair & Outfits in the 'Supersize Me' Interview April 2011 Spread
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Strong Structured Screen Stars
Strong Structured Screen Stars
Jennifer Garner Shines in W Magazine
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Living Fashion Paintings
Living Fashion Paintings
Artistic Ads for Lanvin Menswear S/S '09 by Craig McDean
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Fashion Celeb-Rations
Fashion Celeb-Rations
Female Celebrities Help AnOther Magazine Focus on 'The Decade in Style'
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Destitute Divas
Destitute Divas
W's Derelect Editorial Features Dior Shopping Bags as Dresses
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Fiery Female Rockstar Shoots
Fiery Female Rockstar Shoots
The Florence Welsh Interview October 2011 Photos are Enchanting
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Bubblicious Fashion Shoots
Bubblicious Fashion Shoots
This Lara Stone for Interview Magazine Spread is Bubbling with Style
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Blurry Perfume Ads
Blurry Perfume Ads
The Versace Vanitas Fragrance Campaign Stars Lindsey Wixson
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Exaggerated Prom Couture
Exaggerated Prom Couture
The Lara Stone W Magazine Editorial for April 2011 is Retro Glam
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Exuberant Floratorials
Exuberant Floratorials
Crimson-haired Karen Elson is ‘Playing the Field' in Vogue
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Crowded Couture Spreads
Crowded Couture Spreads
Multiple Models and Fashions for 'Run of the Show' in W
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Romantic 1930s-Inspired Shoots
Romantic 1930s-Inspired Shoots
The Isabel Lucas Interview November Editorial is Wistful and Dreamy
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Shaggy White Dresses
Shaggy White Dresses
IMG Models are the 'Best In Show' in W Magazine
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Lubed-Up Layouts
Lubed-Up Layouts
A Slippery Marion Cotillard for AnOther Magazine
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Fashionably Blurry Photography
Fashionably Blurry Photography
Drew Kelly Moves Fast For David Wang
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Modeling Fashion Designers
Modeling Fashion Designers
2009 CFDA Journal Shows Playful Designers as Models
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Seductive Makeup Campaigns
Seductive Makeup Campaigns
Megan Fox is the New Face of Armani Cosmetics
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Handcuffed Starlet Photography
Handcuffed Starlet Photography
The Blake Lively Interview Magazine Spread is Sultry & Serious
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Snakeskin Sci-Fi Editorials
Snakeskin Sci-Fi Editorials
The Zuzanna Bijoch July 2011 Interview Magazine Spread is Futuristic
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Fraternal Fairtytale Fashion
Fraternal Fairtytale Fashion
Enchanting 'Fly by Night' Editorial in W Magazine
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Sporty Springwear Shoots
Sporty Springwear Shoots
Craig McDean Captures Elegance and Athleticism for Vogue US
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Technicolor Pigtails
Technicolor Pigtails
‘Glam & Sporty' in Vogue Italia March 2010 is Ultra-Chic
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Fashion Ads On the Rocks
Fashion Ads On the Rocks
CK by Calvin Klein S/S ‘09
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Fashionably Blurry
Fashionably Blurry
Gisele Bundchen Flexes for Craig McDean in Interview Magazine
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Fashionista Superheroes
Fashionista Superheroes
Photographer Craig McDean Explores the Exciting World of Fashion
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Platinum Blonde Editorials
Platinum Blonde Editorials
Mary-Kate Olsen Gets Angelic for Craig McDean in Interview Mag
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Paper Bag Fashion
Paper Bag Fashion
Sasha Pivovarova Wears High Fashion Scraps for W Magazine
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Colorful Quiffs
Colorful Quiffs
Karlie Kloss Follows Craig McDean's 'The Now Guidelines' for Vogue Italia
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Graffiti-Eyed Editorials
Graffiti-Eyed Editorials
The Technicolored 'My Space' for Interview Magazine
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Rainbow-Brite Shoots
Rainbow-Brite Shoots
The Juliane Gruner by Craig Mcdean Shoot Sparkles With Color
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Freaky Sanatorium Editorials
Freaky Sanatorium Editorials
Stocking-Covered Faces in Interview Magazine
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Sultry Sailor Shoots
Sultry Sailor Shoots
The Lara Stone Vogue November 2011 Editorial Features Female Boating Fashion
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Proper Punk Photography
Proper Punk Photography
The January Jones W Editorial See the Mad Men Star Shed Her Primness
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Lustrous Ivory Lookbooks
Lustrous Ivory Lookbooks
'So Pure So Modern' by Craig McDean Flaunts Gloss and Gauze
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Multi-Hued Hairitorials
Multi-Hued Hairitorials
Model Natasha Poly Gets 'Glam and Sporty' in Vogue Italia
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Sparkling Fur Spreads
Sparkling Fur Spreads
'It's a Matter of Glam' in Vogue Italia for October 2009
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Retro Diner Photography
Retro Diner Photography
Amy Adams is Captured by Craig McDean for W Magazine
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Blurry Fashion Shoots
Blurry Fashion Shoots
Raw 'Emotion' in W Magazine
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Coordinated Umbrella Hats
Coordinated Umbrella Hats
100% Fashion Editorial for W Magazine Shows Best of Fall 2009
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Whimsical Watercolor Editorials
Whimsical Watercolor Editorials
Craig Mcdean Shoots a Mystical Karen Elson
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Mismatched Flashback Fashions
Mismatched Flashback Fashions
'Couture Clown of Psychedelic Cowgirl' by Craig McDean
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Aerodynamic Futuristic Fashion
Aerodynamic Futuristic Fashion
Craig McDean Takes You Through A 'Timewarp' in W Magazine
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Fierce Accessory Shoots
Fierce Accessory Shoots
Rocking Out With Rihanna in W Magazine
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Watercolor Fantasy Couture
Watercolor Fantasy Couture
'Pure Wonder' in Vogue Italia
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Wild Rockitorials
Wild Rockitorials
Craig McDean's 'Gimme More' for Interview Exemplifies Fashion
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Frolicking Family Photoshoots
Frolicking Family Photoshoots
Tommy Hilfiger 2010/2011 Fall/Winter 'Meet the Hilfigers' Campaign
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Glamorous Goths
Glamorous Goths
Italian Vogue Shows Freaky Fashions in June Issue
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Gothic Avian Fashion
Gothic Avian Fashion
Alexander McQueen's Bird-Inspired Campaign
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Romantic Bedroom Shoots
Romantic Bedroom Shoots
Sienna Miller in the New Craig McDean Photoshoot
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Rebellious Celebtography
Rebellious Celebtography
Kristen Stewart Flips the Bird in Interview Magazine
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Shiny Aquamarine Swimwear
Shiny Aquamarine Swimwear
Scarlett Johansson Craig McDean Photos Showcase Sophistication
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Chess Piece Couture
Chess Piece Couture
Tilda Swinton Turns a Futuristic Eye to Craig McDean in AnOther Magazine
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Lingerie Baseball Spreads
Lingerie Baseball Spreads
Model Jac in Interview Magazine Gets Athletic in Her Underwear
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Alluring School Girl Spreads
Alluring School Girl Spreads
The Vogue Italia Craig McDean Editorial is Mad Hot
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Androgynous Couple Photography
Androgynous Couple Photography
The Interview Magazine August 2010 Spread Explores Modern Romance
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Cotton Candy Pink Hair
Cotton Candy Pink Hair
Natalia Vodianova Shows She Has Balls In This W Magazine Layout
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Greaser Hairstyles for Women
Greaser Hairstyles for Women
MaxMara SS09 Campaign Channels John Travolta in Grease
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Badass Dancer Shoots
Badass Dancer Shoots
Freja Beha Erichsen is a 'Tough Ballerina' in Interview Magazine
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