Maurizio Cattelan
Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan is best known for his subversive, hyper-realistic sculptures—including depictions of Pope John Paul II being hit by a meteorite, a child-size Hitler kneeling in prayer and a suicidal squirrel. For W’s Art Issue, he conceived a politically and religiously charged portfolio featuring supermodel Linda Evangelista. “She’s a still actress,” says Cattelan of Evangelista. “At the end, she was so tuned-in that all she needed were a couple of words and she knew what we wanted.” CLICK HERE to watch a behind-the-scenes video narrated by Dennis Freedman.
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Rena Lange’s silk blouse, at Saks Fifth Avenue, 877.551.SAKS, saks.com. De Beers earrings.
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From left: Marc Jacobs’s silk dress, at Marc Jacobs, New York, marcjacobs.com. Versace’s silk dress with metal and crystal detail, at Versace, 888.721.7219. Givenchy’s sequined silk dress, by Riccardo Tisci, at Bergdorf Goodman, New York, bergdorfgoodman.com. Versace’s silk dress, at Versace, 888.721.7219. American Apparel briefs.
Beauty Note: Keep skin smooth and scale-free with Olay Body Quench Advanced Healing Body Lotion.
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On her right arm, from top: Faraone Mennella bracelet; Pomellato bracelet; Harry Winston bracelet; Cartier bracelets. On her left arm, from top: De Beers bracelet; Pomellato bracelet; Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet; Harry Winston bracelet; De Beers bracelet and ring.
Beauty Note: Get serious impact with Chanel Nail Colour in Diabolic.
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Valentino Haute Couture’s silk lace dress, to order, at Valentino, valentino.com. Wolford garter belt and hosiery.
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Chanel’s silk dress, at select Chanel boutiques, 800.550.0005, chanel.com. Ellen Christine Couture Millinery headpiece with veil; Fred Leighton cross necklace (top); Doyle & Doyle cross necklaces; Cornelia James gloves. Beauty Note: A flawless complexion can be had with L’Oréal Paris Collagen Moisture Filler Day Lotion SPF 15.
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Carolina Herrera’s silk moiré dress with cotton mesh corset, at Carolina Herrera, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Bal Harbour, Florida, carolinaherrera.com. Louis Vuitton necklace and bracelet; Burberry bracelet; on her right hand: Alexander McQueen and Asprey rings; on her left hand: Yves Saint Laurent and De Beers rings; Yves Saint Laurent shoes. Beauty Note: Keep big hairstyles full of body with Catwalk by Tigi Volume Collection Your Highness Firm Hold Hairspray.
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Chanel’s silk dress, at select Chanel boutiques, 800.550.0005, chanel.com. Ellen Christine Couture Millinery headpiece with veil; Fred Leighton cross necklace (top); Doyle & Doyle cross necklaces; Cornelia James gloves. On men: Suits by Theory and Topman. Tom Ford ties.
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Dior Haute Couture’s silk and cotton bustier and garter belt, to order, 800.929.DIOR; Dennis Basso’s lynx fur coat, at Dennis Basso, New York, dennisbasso.com. Hair by Jimmy Paul/Bumble and bumble; makeup by Stéphane Marais/L’Atelier NYC; manicure by Rica Romain/Lippmann Collection. Model: Linda Evangelista/DNA. Set design by Gideon Ponte/The Magnet Agency; production by Viewfinders. Extras cast by Jennifer Venditti/JV8 Inc. Digital technicians: Alan Balian and Matthew Moss/Boxwork; color and image development by Box. Photography assistants: Jacopo Lorenzo Emiliani and Alberto Zanetti. Fashion assistants: Patrick Mackie, Jorden Bickham, Zerina Akers, Garrett Munce and William Kahn. Special thanks to Scheimpflüg.
