Wednesday 11 March 2009

_Fabien Baron: The Art Director as Star










_ Few art directors working in the fashion arena — in magazines, advertising, packaging and product design — are as successful as Mr. Baron. For a minimalist, he finds it hard to say no. Over the last 20 years, he has revamped five magazines, including Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and, his latest, Interview, where he is also editorial director — a role that expands his influence at the top of the industry.

He has shaped the images of Calvin Klein and Burberry. He has created lucrative perfumes for half a dozen designers, including Giorgio Armani. And where many art directors confine themselves to page layouts and client logos, Mr. Baron has packaged himself. There is Fabien Baron Eyewear and Fabien Baron furniture for Cappellini.

Read this full article (and please do) from the NY Times at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/fashion/28FABIEN.html?_r=2&oref=slogin

Memo: Sorry for the amount of images, but the guys done a fuck load of incredible work, and I've missed SO much.

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