Last week marked the release of Chris von Wangenheim’s first monograph of his groundbreaking fashion photography. The book, titled “Gloss: The Work of Chris von Wangenheim”, explores his work for magazines such as Interview, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue from 1968 to 1981.Through his work, von Wangenheim’s revolutionized the way fashion was seen and depicted.
Last week marked the release of Chris von Wangenheim’s first monograph of his groundbreaking fashion photography. The book, titled “Gloss: The Work of Chris von Wangenheim”, explores his work for magazines such as Interview, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue from 1968 to 1981.Through his work, von Wangenheim’s revolutionized the way fashion was seen and depicted. By using a combination of violence and raw sexuality, he created a style all his own. Von Wangenheim visually created excitement and danger that drew the viewer into a glamorous lifestyle filled with action and gold. “Gloss: The Work of Chris von Wangenheim” is published by Rizzoli and available for purchase on Amazon here.
Text by Canbra Hodsdon
