Melanie Ward - Senior Fashion Editor, Harper's Bazaar

**Scott** · 28-05-2006

I am completely surprised we don't already have a thread on her. So of course,since she is the one who inspired me to be a stylist...thought I will

Her background is as such:

She attended London University where she recieved a BA in politics and languages. She began her career as a stylist working for such mags as The Face and i-D. Ultimately leading her to a career as Helmut Lang's right-hand stylist since '93 till his ultimate departure from his namesake. She is also the first stylist ever,to do a story with a newly discovered Kate Moss. She's been the senior fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar since '96 where she was beckoned by the late Liz Tilberis. And has been responsible for the some of the most evocative and innovative imagery found in the mainstream publication world.

I'm trying to find her most memorable images so please bear with me.

**Scott** · 28-05-2006

i-D "The Rock 'N' Roll issue 1994-

*i-dmagazine.com

**Scott** · 28-05-2006

the memorable photo of Kate-(sorry so small)

*vam.ac.uk

**Scott** · 28-05-2006

i-D January 1991-

*i-dmagazine.com

**Scott** · 28-05-2006

Got some things wrong with her background.

Here's her bio from i-D-
After graduating from London University with a degree in politics, modern history and French, Melanie took a course in fashion design at Central St Martins. Her first job for i-D was published in 1989. Since then she has styled for magazines including i-D, The Face, French Glamour, L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Hommes International and others. She has been Creative Director of Helmut Lang since 1992, and has consulted and styled with Jil Sander and Calvin Klein on their shows. Ad campaigns include Helmut Lang, Prada, Yohji Yamamoto, Calvin Klein and Levi’s

Stylebites · 28-05-2006

Thanks for the new thread! It's always great hear about the beginnings of other stylists. It encourages the rest of us!

softgrey · 13-06-2006

the most recent news on melanie is her position designing the new karl lagerfeld collection which was shown in ny ....fall 06

mimiko · 10-11-2006

I'd love to see more

1karina1 · 26-11-2006

I love Melanie! She's incredible - though I've only seen her work for Harper's Bazaar.

US Harper's Bazaar Nov 2006
Photo: Anthony Ward
Model: Freja Beha

source: hfgl

1karina1 · 26-11-2006

US Harper's Bazaar August 2006
Photo: Anthony Ward
Model: Cameron Russell

source: scanned by tfs member Faith Akiyama

1karina1 · 26-11-2006

US Harper's Bazaar July 2006
Photo: Mario Sorrenti
Model: Gemma Ward

source: scanned by tfs member Faith Akiyama

1karina1 · 27-11-2006

US Harper's Bazaar April 2005
Photo: Mario Sorrenti
Model: Gisele Bundchen

source: bwgreyscale

1karina1 · 28-11-2006

US Harper's Bazaar September 2006

Cutting Edge Cool
Photo: Camilla Akrans
Model: Freja

source: scanned by fts member Faith Akiyama

mimiko · 30-11-2006

the styling from #11 is amazing

1karina1 · 01-12-2006

US Harper's Bazaar 1999

New Years Yves
Photo: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin
Model: Kate Moss

source: katefan.net

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Scott Stitch:the Hand Mod Squad Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Among the trees Gender: homme Posts: 12,774	Melanie Ward - Senior Fashion Editor, Harper's Bazaar I am completely surprised we don't already have a thread on her. So of course,since she is the one who inspired me to be a stylist...thought I will Her background is as such: She attended London University where she recieved a BA in politics and languages. She began her career as a stylist working for such mags as The Face and i-D. Ultimately leading her to a career as Helmut Lang's right-hand stylist since '93 till his ultimate departure from his namesake. She is also the first stylist ever,to do a story with a newly discovered Kate Moss. She's been the senior fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar since '96 where she was beckoned by the late Liz Tilberis. And has been responsible for the some of the most evocative and innovative imagery found in the mainstream publication world. I'm trying to find her most memorable images so please bear with me.
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Stylebites front row Join Date: May 2006 Location: Europe/LA/NYC Posts: 320	Thanks for the new thread! It's always great hear about the beginnings of other stylists. It encourages the rest of us! __________________ Stylebites: A Fashion Insider's Blog trends, models, bios & career advice: http://stylebites.blogspot.com/ "Fashions fade. Style is eternal." -Yves Saint Laurent

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1karina1 Distract Me... Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 5,610	US Harper's Bazaar April 2005 Photo: Mario Sorrenti Model: Gisele Bundchen source: bwgreyscale __________________ http://www.theviolentfemme.com Last edited by MulletProof; 12-12-2006 at 02:52 PM.

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1karina1 Distract Me... Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 5,610	US Harper's Bazaar September 2006 Cutting Edge Cool Photo: Camilla Akrans Model: Freja source: scanned by fts member Faith Akiyama __________________ http://www.theviolentfemme.com Last edited by MulletProof; 12-12-2006 at 02:52 PM.

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