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A retrospective of the ‘King of Kink’: Helmut Newton

“Helmut Newton did something extraordinary for the brand,” said Ashish Sensarma, CEO of lingerie brand Wolford at during the press preview of the upcoming exhibition ‘Helmut Newton - A Retrospective’ at photography museum Foam in Amsterdam. “He captured the brand DNA, our true DNA, through photography.” A sponsor for the exhibition, it is clear...

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A look at 'Helmut Newton - A Retrospective' in Foam

Perhaps one of the most celebrated fashion photographers of the 20th century, Helmut Newton was a true pioneer in his field. Nudity, voyeurism, fetishism as well as humour, death and eroticism, are just a few of the recurring themes which are central to his work. Newton began working as a photographer in Singapore, and later Australis in the...

Fashion

Topshop and Helmut Newton collaboration

The ‘Newton Machine’ will be taking over Topshop. From 10th June, The Helmut Newton Foundation will re-create one of Helmut Newton’s photographic concepts. In the early 70s, the ‘Newton Machine’ was first developed by Newton. Reflecting his mocking approach towards fashion, the machine allows the model to become subject, stylist and photographer...

Fashion

Fashion World Loses Photographer Newton

Helmut Newton, the master photographer also dubbed the "35mm Marquis de Sade" and the father of androgynous imagery, died Friday at age 83 Those in the fashion world who mourned Newton included Hedi Slimane of Dior Homme, who had worked with him on his debut campaign at YSL; Luca Stoppini, art director of Italian Vogue, who will include a recent...