ONLINE DOSSIER: PETER LINDBERGH
Peter Lindbergh. “White Shirts” 1988, accessed 11/05/2021, httpss://www.lensculture.com/articles/peter-lindbergh-the-importance-of-being-more-than-a-fashion-photographer.
»I felt that it was important for fashion photography to change its style. It was time to question that stereotype and move towards a kind of beauty more linked to the personality of the woman rather than the status symbol.
So, I created the memorable style of cover that has been adopted as one of the iconic images of the 1990s: young models without makeup, wearing simple clothing—white shirts. The models I photographed—Naomi, Linda, Cindy, Christy, and Tatjana—ushered in a new era. They are extremely intelligent women with strong personalities who knew exactly what they wanted. They were also free of social conventions—this aspect is key to understanding what changed.«
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