| Vernier: Fashion, Femininity and Form Contributor(s): Muir, Robin (Author), Conekin, Becky E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3777451517 ISBN-13: 9783777451510 Publisher: Hirmer Verlag GmbH OUR PRICE: $53.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art - Design | Fashion & Accessories - Photography | Individual Photographers - Essays |
| Dewey: 779.092 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 9.3" W x 11.2" (2.99 lbs) 189 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Eugene 'Gene' Vernier (1920-2011) worked as a fashion photographer for British Vogue from 1954 to 1967, during one of the most exciting periods in fashion history. Shooting of-the-moment looks from the likes of Christian Dior and Emilio Pucci and top models including Celia Hammond, Jean Shrimpton, and current Vogue creative director Grace Coddington, Vernier worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. Yet he was relatively unconcerned with celebrity. Interested only in bringing out the very best in each frame, Vernier was a true craftsman in the fashion photography trade. Featuring more than one hundred of Vernier's own favorite photographs drawn from Vogue's extensive photo archive, this lavishly illustrated volume reveals remarkable innovation in the use of props, backdrops, and location. Whether he was photographing his subjects by the sea, with a canine companion, or perfectly positioned atop a pale pink convertible, Vernier's careful composition enhanced the essence of his subject. Vernier shot mostly in black-and-white, and his trademark "look" is one of classic femininity. He sought to capture models when they were relaxed, enjoying the clothing, and confident that their photographer would show both only at their best. Providing commentary on the photographs are fashion history expert Becky E. Conekin and Vogue historian Robin Muir. This is first book to focus on Vernier's work at Vogue and it allows readers a rare glimpse of his inimitable blend of technical excellence and an eye for experimentation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Muir, Robin: - Robin Muir is a former editor of British Vogue and the author, most recently, of Norman Parkinson: Portraits in Fashion. Conekin, Becky E.: - Becky E. Conekin is a senior lecturer and senior research fellow in the Department of History at Yale University. She is the author or coauthor of several books, including The Englishness of English Dress, The Autobiography of a Nation, and Fashion Theory. |
