Kate + Mario= fashion dynamite. Thephotographer’s personal homage to his greatest muse: a young girl that captured his heart and eye with her beauty, humour, and spirit, and whose image in his photographs has inspired people’s imaginations the world over. This collection includes fashion shoots, candid snaps, and insights from both icons.
Mario Testino’s tribute to his greatest muse
Mario Testinois recognized as the ultimate fashion photographer of his generation but his pictures ofKate Mosstranscend fashion. The result of three decades of extraordinary friendship, and phenomenal glamour, thisiconic collaborationis an intimate insight into the lives and minds of two of the world’s definitive style leaders.This book follows the journey of this exceptional fashion partnership,from early days backstage at the shows to behind-the-scenes glimpses of the groundbreaking editorials they continue to produce for the world’s most respected magazines. Of the 100-plus images, many photographs have been chosen from Testino’s private archive. They are accompanied by a foreword by Testino and anexclusive essay by Kate Moss.
The photographer
With a four decades career as a leader in the fields of fashion, culture and lifestyle, Peruvian-bornMario TestinoOBE has many facets that take him beyond the surface of a photographer and artist placing him as a cultural visionary. Testino’s universe is broad, his impact is uniquely powerful and his lifestyle is completely authentic. Testino’s has seen his works published and exhibited in hundreds of cities around the world. Throughout his career he built unprecedent relationships with editorial and commercial partners such asVogue, Burberry, and Gucci to name a few. His past and present muses include HRH Princess Diana, Madonna and Kate Moss. His solo exhibitions have shown in museums and galleries worldwide, including the National Portrait Gallery, London; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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