VOGUE ITALIA October 1999

This rare and exceptional October 1999 issue of Vogue Italia is, like all editions produced under Franca Sozzani’s direction, a creative masterpiece that prioritizes the artistic value of its content, photography, and layout over mainstream tastes.

The 620+ pages strong magazine is a true collector's gem, brimming with breathtaking fashion and lifestyle photography, iconic advertisements, and exclusive editorial content. It features striking campaigns from Chanel with Carmen Kass, Ralph Lauren with Gisèle Bündchen, Valentino with Audrey Marnay, and Gisèle Bündchen, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier with Erin O'Connor, Comme Des Garçons, Gucci by Tom Ford, Miu Miu, Jil Sander, Manolo Blahnik, Blumarine, Yves Saint Laurent with Stella Tennant, Fendi, Gianfranco Ferré, Givenchy, Alberta Ferretti, Céline with Gisèle Bündchen, Callaghan, Roberto Cavalli, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Issey Miyake, Moschino, Chrome Hearts, Kiton, and Bottega Veneta, among many others.

The issue showcases superb photography by renowned artists such as Lee Jenkins ("News" - 30 pages), Steven Meisel ("Fashion Notes" - 26 pages with cover model Jacquetta Wheeler, among others), Peter Lindbergh ("Right Now: Rock" - 36 pages), Mario Sorrenti ("Sun Fascination" - 12 pages with Guinevere van Seenus), Bruce Weber (10 pages with Cate Blanchett), Elaine Constantine ("Glamorous Verve" - 8 pages), Paolo Roversi ("New-Look Signs - 10 pages), Steven Klein ("Focal Point: Sexy" - 8 pages), Carter Smith ("Glitter" - 8 pages), and Craig McDean ("Nonchalance" - 12 pages with May Andersen). Extensive runway coverage, including 16 pages of runway shots highlighting the finest fur designs, and 12 spectacular pages revisiting beauty trends from the 1960s to the 1990s, complete this outstanding issue.

The magazine comes with its original 44-page make-up supplement.

Capturing the glamour and essence of late 1990s fashion, this issue is a must-have for collectors and an elegant addition to any fashion library.

Cover: Jacquetta Wheeler by Steven Meisel
Editor-in-chief: Franca Sozzani

628 pages
1.516 g
20,7 cm x 27,4 cm/8.15“ x 10.79“

Supplement
Cover: Stella Tennant by Paolo Roversi
44 pages

Magazine and supplement are in very good vintage condition with minor general signs of wear and age. Please note slight tanning to the edges of the pages, which is common for Vogue Italia issues from the 1990s. The supplement shows general signs of wear and has a dog-eared bottom corner.