VOGUE ITALIA September 1998

This rare and exceptional September 1998 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.

This 618 pages strong September issue is a true collector's gem, brimming with breathtaking fashion and lifestyle photography, iconic advertisements, and exclusive editorial content. It features striking campaigns from Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Anna Molinari, Christian Lacroix, Blumarine, Comme Des Garçons, Miu Miu, Krizia, Dolce & Gabbana with Carolyn Murphy, Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood, Lanvin with Audrey Marnay, Cerruti with Angela Lindvall, Moschino, Calvin Klein with Kate Moss and Christy Turlington, Callaghan, Romeo Gigli, Pleats Please, Alberta Ferretti, Yves Saint Laurent with Kate Moss, Richard Tyler, Missoni, Iceberg with Kirsten Owen, Roberto Cavalli, Givenchy with Erin O'Connor, Balenciaga, Alessandro Dell'Acqua with Devon Aoki, Plein Sud, Bottega Veneta, Gucci by Tom Ford, Max Mara with Maggie Rizer, and Versace with Carolyn Murphy, among many others.

The issue showcases superb photography by renowned artists such as Peter Lindbergh ("Wild Beauty" - 10 spectacular pages with Amber Valletta, "Graphic Signs" - 8 pages with Audrey Marnay, "Uno Stile di Oggi" - 8 pages, "Una storia dalla Camargue" - 20 pages with Karen Elson, Emily Sandberg, and Zoe Gaze, "Un Tessuto Pesante..." - 6 pages), Michel Comte ("White Beauty" - 12 pages), Karl Lagerfeld (16 pages Fendi with Kirsten Owen, 6 pages Gianfranco Ferré spotlight), , Steven Meisel ("Straight Forward" - 42 pages), Paolo Roversi ("Poupées Russes" - 12 pages), Craig McDean ("Motion" - 10 pages), David Bailey ("Portraits B/W" - 8 pages), Steven Klein ("Aluminium Age" - 8 pages), and Steve Hiett ("Puppet Details" - 14 pages).

Extensive runway and beauty coverage completes this outstanding issue.

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: Carolyn Murphy by Steven Meisel (foldout cover)
Editor-in-chief: Franca Sozzani

618 pages
1.593 g
20,8 cm x 27,5 cm/8.19“ x 10.83“

The magazine is 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.