Steven Meisel
Photographer
Steven Meisel is a fashion image-maker. Beginning his career as an illustrator for Halston in the 1970s, Meisel moved to photography at the end of the decade.
For over two decades, he created every cover and lead editorial story for each issue of Italian Vogue. As the primary photographer for American and Italian Vogue, Meisel's continued interpretations lead and influence our understanding of contemporary fashion. Each season, he has also created some of fashion's most memorable campaigns for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Mulberry, Lanvin and Versace, shooting every Prada campaign since 2004.
Meisel has also portrayed our leading actresses and entertainers, defining the relationships between celebrity and fashion in the process. Most notably, Meisel collaborated with Madonna to create their notorious book Sex (1992).
Steven Meisel is a fashion image-maker. Beginning his career as an illustrator for Halston in the 1970s, Meisel moved to photography at the end of the decade.
For over two decades, he created every cover and lead editorial story for each issue of Italian Vogue. As the primary photographer for American and Italian Vogue, Meisel's continued interpretations lead and influence our understanding of contemporary fashion. Each season, he has also created some of fashion's most memorable campaigns for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Mulberry, Lanvin and Versace, shooting every Prada campaign since 2004.
Meisel has also portrayed our leading actresses and entertainers, defining the relationships between celebrity and fashion in the process. Most notably, Meisel collaborated with Madonna to create their notorious book Sex (1992).
