VOGUE ITALIA September 1999 w/ Haute Couture Supplement

This rare and exceptional September 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. It is even more outstanding as it comes as a complete set with its original 240+ page supplement, which is entirely dedicated to Haute Couture.

The 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 all major designers, including Valentino, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Helmut Lang, Anna Molinari, Hermès, Blumarine, Exté, Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu, Gucci by Tom Ford, Givenchy, Céline, Burberry, Roberto Cavalli, Vivienne Westwood, Alberta Ferretti, Callaghan, Moschino, Nina Ricci, and Versace, among many others, as well as exclusive runway coverage of the Prêt-à-Porter collections.

The issue showcases superb photography by renowned artists such as Steven Meisel ("Body & Spirit" - 38 pages), Craig McDean ("Fotocopiato" - 16 pages with Naomi Campbell), Paolo Roversi ("In Posa" - 8 pages), Bruce Weber ("London Vindaloo" - 22 pages), Tim Walker ("Don't Shoot" - 16 pages), Miles Aldridge (6 pages), Peter Lindbergh ("Modareportage" - 20 pages), Lee Jenkins ("Walk" - 12 pages), and Michel Comte ("Provocative" - 10 pages).

The magazine comes with its original supplement showcasing the Fall/Winter 1999/2000 Haute Couture collections, which is a true magazine in its own right. The supplement features campaigns from Valentino (23 pages), Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld, Emanuel Ungaro (22 pages), Yves Saint Laurent (8 pages), and Atelier Versace (11 pages), among many other designers, along with extensive runway coverage. It also includes exceptional photography by Steven Meisel (18 pages Haute Couture), Peter Lindbergh (Just Couture - 22 pages), Paolo Roversi (Retro Avveniristica Couture - 12 pages featuring Angela Lindvall and Stella Tennant), Tim Walker (Couture Delivery - 12 spectacular pages with Stella Tennant), Miles Aldridge (New Perspective - 12 pages), and Steven Klein (X-Couture - 12 pages), as well as stunning fashion illustrations by Mats Gustafson (Foxmania - 6 pages). A 6-page spotlight on Paco Rabanne completes this remarkable edition.

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: Mary Anne Fletcher, Anastasia Khozisova, Juliet Elliott, and an unknown male model by Steven Meisel (foldout cover)
Editor-in-chief: Franca Sozzani

584 pages
1.455 g
20,9 cm x 27,4 cm/8.23“ x 10.79“

Supplement
Cover by Steven Meisel
242 pages
584 g
20,9 cm x 27,4 cm/8.23" x 10.79"

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.