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Roxanne LowitYves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld - Portrait, Fine Art Photography, 19831983
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Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld - rare black&white portrait of the two famous fashion designers, photographed by Roxanne Lowit at the celebration of 'five years of Le Palace' in 1983.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
The photograph titled "Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld at the Celebration of 'Five Years of Le Palace' in 1983" beautifully captures a candid, tender exchange between two of fashion’s most influential designers. Yves Saint Laurent, leaning in with a warm gesture, his hand resting gently on Karl Lagerfeld’s neck, creates an intimate moment of connection. The dynamic between them speaks to both their professional rivalry and personal affection, with Lagerfeld looking up attentively, his eyes reflecting a mutual respect. Both dressed in sleek black suits, the designers epitomize the elegance and timelessness of their craft. The flower in Lagerfeld’s lapel adds a subtle touch of softness to the image, contrasting with the sharp tailoring of their suits.
Even though invisible in the image, the scene is set against the backdrop of Le Palace—a legendary Parisian nightclub and epicenter of the city's creative scene—the photograph not only celebrates a key cultural moment but also immortalizes the rare unity between two titans of fashion at a time when their influence was at its peak. The image, captured in black and white, heightens the timeless allure and drama of this historic encounter.
Daring poses, red lips, crooked smiles, and sex appeal characterize the photographic oeuvre of the late Roxanne Lowit. Catapulting us straight back into a decade of excess and ecstasy, her unfiltered lens into the 90s reveals more than ever. Uninterested in glossy façades, the star photographer captured the unseen without being voyeuristic. Eternalizing the prime of supermodel culture with Kate Moss and Naomie Campbell, enfant terribles of the art circus, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, or dictators of taste, such as Karl Lagerfeld, Lowit’s work embodies the Who's Who. Effortlessly glamorous, Lowit's visual language underlines carefree moments and encounters of the rich and famous.
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- Creator:Roxanne Lowit (1942 - 2022, American)
- Creation Year:1983
- Dimensions:Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU19315190722
Roxanne Lowit
Photographer Roxanne Lowit was at the forefront of recording modern culture for more than four decades. With her camera, she captured the grit within the glamor, bringing out the truest essence of each subject.
Lowit had no formal training in photography. She graduated from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in art history and textile design. She had a successful career as a designer, but also had a penchant for painting. Many people offered to sit for her paintings, but her busy schedule did not allow for lengthy sessions. Instead, she would take photographs to use as references when she had time to work on her art.
She enjoyed the instant gratification of producing an image through the lens. She began her photography practice in earnest at New York fashion shows, taking pictures of her own designs. Soon, models such as Jerry Hall were inviting her backstage to the shows. Her behind-the-scenes shots catapulted her into icon status in the fashion industry.
She later expanded her focus beyond fashion. Throughout her illustrious career, Lowit photographed world-famous cultural figures, like American Pop artist Andy Warhol, Spanish Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí and American singer Madonna.
Many prestigious venues have displayed Lowit’s work, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Andy Warhol Museum. Her work is part of the permanent collection of Japan’s Kobe Fashion Museum.
The American, French, German and Italian editions of Vogue all included Lowit’s photographs on their pages, as did many other notable publications, including GQ and Vanity Fair. Lowit produced advertising work for many major companies, including Armani, De Beers and Land Rover. Lowit published four books of her photography, including Roxanne Lowit Photographs Yves Saint Laurent in 2014. She died in 2022.
On 1stDibs, find Roxanne Lowit’s portrait, color and black and white photography.
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