A Retrospective : US Harper's Bazaar under Anthony Mazzola (1972–1992)

[Jacek]

Actually, that's something so interesting that's very, very rarely mentioned. I think the only time I've read about this from a photographer was in Helmut Newton's autobiography, when he shot a collection preview for Queen magazine while he was under contract with Vogue Paris, and was fired for it! He was allowed back a few years later when Francine Crescent became the new editor of Vogue Paris.

You will find out all about it in my documentary Art Be Damned! coming soon.

Art Be Damned! | Documentary

Art Be Damned!: Directed by Jacek Kropinski. With Paulina Porizkova, Christie Brinkley, Carol Alt, Beverly Johnson. A Documentary on the Golden Age of Fashion Photography. They came from Paris to New York and established a new order. Was it for the art or was it simply the fashion?

www.imdb.com

In post-production now.

 

[Jacek]

Actually, that's something so interesting that's very, very rarely mentioned. I think the only time I've read about this from a photographer was in Helmut Newton's autobiography, when he shot a collection preview for Queen magazine while he was under contract with Vogue Paris, and was fired for it! He was allowed back a few years later when Francine Crescent became the new editor of Vogue Paris.

Ohhh I find this behind-the-scenes-info so intriguing... there was so much more going on then just making beautiful images...

I know, right? See my response to @blueorchid

 

[blueorchid]

Thanks for sharing that @Jacek. I love it when fashion goes a bit "inside baseball," as they say, lol.

 

[Jacek]

Thanks for sharing that @Jacek. I love it when fashion goes a bit "inside baseball," as they say, lol.

I assisted Mike Reinhardt for 4 years 77-81, before becoming a fashion photographer myself in Europe for 25 years, so I know these people and the behind-the-scenes stories. It is to me the golden era in fashion photography.

 

[blueorchid]

Harper's Bazaar January 1982
"America '82 ... 4-Star Beauties"
Photographer: James Moore
Models: Shaun Casey, Nancy DeWeir, Eva Voorhees, Shelley Smith



Harper's Bazaar January 1982
"The Tops of Milan"
Photographer: James Moore
Models: Nancy Decker, Bitten Knudsen



Harper's Bazaar January 1982
"Love the Way You Look"
Photographer: Francesco Scavullo
Featuring: Meryl Streep



Harper's Bazaar January 1982
"How to Deal With Fine Hair"
Photographer: Francesco Scavullo
Models: Cheryl Tiegs, Margaux Hemingway



Harper's Bazaar January 1982
"Spring's Short Story From Paris"
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Models: Nancy Decker, Terri May, Unknown



Harper's Bazaar January 1982
"The New Accessories Attitude"
Photographer: Nobumitsu
Models: Carey Lowell, Carrie Nygren, Donna Stia, Ty Hendrick, Unknown



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[blueorchid]

Harper's Bazaar February 1982
"American Spring is Romantic!"
Photographer: Jacques Malignon
Featuring: Donald Sutherland, Ty Hendrick, Yasmine Guenancia, Iman, Ed Koch, Bitten Knudsen, Lisa Berkley, Ron Dugay, Tara Shannon, Linda Tonge, Lena Kansbod, Peter Martins, Carol Grimm, Andy Gibb, Robert Hays, Kelly Emberg, Unknown



Harper's Bazaar February 1982
"American Spring is..."
Photographer: Mike Reinhardt
Models: Shaun Casey, Carrie Nygren, Donna Stia, Eva Voorhees



Harper's Bazaar February 1982
"Taller-Than-Ever Spring Look-Ahead"
Photographer: James Moore, Matthew Rolston
Featuring: Carol Bayer Sager, Susan Lucci, Bernadette Peters, Morgan Brittany



Harper's Bazaar February 1982
"Accessory Artistry"
Photographer: Francesco Scavullo
Model: Donna Stia



Harper's Bazaar February 1982
"Magnificent Men"
Photographer: Francesco Scavullo
Featuring: Anthony Hopkins



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[blueorchid]

Harper's Bazaar February 1982
"Clothes That Are Going Places"
Photographer: Bob Stone
Featuring: Janet Langhart



Harper's Bazaar February 1982
"Beauty & Health: The New You!"
Photographer: Hiro
Models: Nancy Decker, Catherine Oxenberg, Eva Voorhees



Harper's Bazaar February 1982
"Keep Your Eye On... Bill Blass Night Beauties"
Photographer: Francesco Scavullo
Featuring: Bill Blass, Jerry Hall



Harper's Bazaar February 1982
"The Sensational Slide!"
Photographer: Hiro
Models: Sheila Johnson, Donna Stia



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[Freespirit]

Harper's Bazaar November 1980
"Takeoff to Touchdown: Great Going Looks!"
Photographer: Jacques Malignon
Models: Unknown



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This shoot done in a very Harpers' Bazaar style of happiness and smiles, feels very inspired by a legendary Chris von Wangenheim shoot, that was shot a year before... LINK

Its amazing to see how different the 2 biggest fashion magazines portrayed fashion and lifestyle...and the models in the late 70s and early 80s....I am so fascinated. Thanks again for uploading the archives 🤗

 

[Kiyoko]

The models from this era are so amazing - Eva Voorhes; Juli Foster; Nancy Deweir; Bitten; Carrie Nygren; Eva Wallen; Peggy Dillard - they don’t get enough credit. I understand why Gia gets a lot of the attention but when you see the models from this period she was just one of many great great fashion models. I might not have been there but I was a true magazine junkie at this time - amazing. Thanks for the memories

 

[Freespirit]

The models from this era are so amazing - Eva Voorhes; Juli Foster; Nancy Deweir; Bitten; Carrie Nygren; Eva Wallen; Peggy Dillard - they don’t get enough credit. I understand why Gia gets a lot of the attention but when you see the models from this period she was just one of many great great fashion models. I might not have been there but I was a true magazine junkie at this time - amazing. Thanks for the memories

You are so right about that...Juli, Eva, Bitten, Peggy, all the way to Patti, Rosie and Lisa....they were exceptional fashion models.... love them! Very appreciating seeing all these wonderful editorials... thanks again @blueorchid

 

[Freespirit]

I know, right? See my response to @blueorchid

Can't wait....hope it will be also available to stream...

 

[Jacek]

Can't wait....hope it will be also available to stream...

Hopefully!

 

[blueorchid]

Harper's Bazaar March 1982
"Beauty in Action!"
Photographer: Rico Puhlmann
Models: Anette Stia, Unknown



Harper's Bazaar March 1982
"The Best Spring-Summer Looks from Europe"
Photographer: Rico Puhlmann
Models: Annette Karlsson, Anette Stai, Jerri Narr



Harper's Bazaar March 1982
"All-Out New Skin-Care Guide"
Photographer: Hiro



Harper's Bazaar March 1982
"The New, Natural Way to Beautiful Skin"
Photographer: Rico Puhlmann
Models: Jerri Narr, Unknown



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[blueorchid]

Harper's Bazaar March 1982
"Soft Sensations"
Photographer: Stan Malinowski, Walter Jackson
Model: Kelly LeBrock



Harper's Bazaar March 1982
"Hollywood Legends"
Photographer: Francesco Scavullo, Jacques Malignon
Featuring: Bette Davis, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Tony Randall, Van Johnson, Robert Preston



Harper's Bazaar March 1982
"All About Gray"
Photographer: Dick Ballarian
Model: Christie Brinkley



Harper's Bazaar March 1982
"Nobody's Perfect"
Photographer: Dick Ballarian
Models: Iman, Yasmine Guenancia, Nancy Hunter, Peggy Dillard, Vanessa Angel



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[blueorchid]

Harper's Bazaar May 1982
"Your Beautiful Body Guide"
Photographer: Rico Puhlmann, Patrick Demarchelier,
Models: Shaun Casey, Nancy DeWeir, Lisa Ryall, Jerry Hall, Anette Stai, Cheryl Tiegs, Christie Brinkley, Kelly LeBrock, Bitten Knudesn, Carol Alt



Harper's Bazaar May 1982
"Summer Beauty Collections: Crystal Clear & Sheer"
Photographer: Rico Puhlmann
Models: Shaun Casey, Nancy DeWeir, Lisa Ryall



Harper's Bazaar May 1982
"Country Looks: The New Romance"
Photographer: Rico Puhlmann
Models: Shaun Casey, Nancy DeWeir, Lisa Ryall



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[blueorchid]

Harper's Bazaar May 1982
"The Tops in Worry-Free Dressing"
Photographer: Nobumitsu
Models: Juli Foster, Tara Shannon, Nancy Decker



Harper's Bazaar May 1982
"Keep Your Eye On... Entertainment"
Photographer: Matthew Rolston, Jane O'Neal, Francesco Scavullo
Featuring: Rutger Hauer, Blythe Danner, John Huston, Aileen Quinn, Rachel Ward



Harper's Bazaar May 1982
"Bare Summer Evenings"
Photographer: Rico Puhlmann
Models: Shaun Casey, Nancy DeWeir, Lisa Ryall



Harper's Bazaar May 1982
"Superscents"
Photographer: Bill Silano



Harper's Bazaar May 1982
"Spirited Short Cuts"
Photographer: Rico Puhlmann
Models: Shaun Casey, Nancy DeWeir, Lisa Ryall



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[blueorchid]

Harper's Bazaar June 1982
"Under 30! Over Night Stars"
Photographer: Francesco Scavullo, Matthew Rolston, Bob Stone
Featuring: Brooke Shields, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Deborah Burrell, Devine, Isabella Rossellini, Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, Alison Price, Lorna Luft, Maureen Teefy, Shaun Casey, Eva Voorhees, Carol Alt, Iman, Clotilde, Demi Moore, Blanche Baker, Tanya Tucker



Harper's Bazaar June 1982
"Keep Your Eye On Carly Simon... in Clothes by Norma Kamali"
Photographer: Dick Ballarian
Featuring: Carly Simon



Harper's Bazaar June 1982
"Sizzle"
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Models: Andie MacDowell, Nancy Decker



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[blueorchid]

Harper's Bazaar June 1982
"Fall Forecast"
Illustrator: Joe Eula



Harper's Bazaar June 1982
"Summer Finds"
Photographer: Nobumitsu
Models: Vanessa Angel, Terri May, Juli Foster, Catherine Oxenberg, Bitten Knudsen, Unknown



Harper's Bazaar June 1982
"Sensational Seasonless Jackets!"
Photographer: Jacques Malignon
Models: Donna Stia, Rosemary McGrotha



Harper's Bazaar June 1982
"The Perfect Fall Dresses"
Photographer: Jacques Malignon
Models: Rosemary McGrotha, Terri May



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[justaguy]

Scavullo and Donna Stia...pure magic. Thanks again for all these beautiful posts @blueorchid !!

 

[blueorchid]

Harper's Bazaar July 1982
"Fashion in Action! Energy, Vitality, Adventure!"
Photographer: Stan Malinowski
Model: Donna Stia



Harper's Bazaar July 1982
"Summer Sports Guide"
Photographer: Stan Malinowski, Patrick Demarchelier
Models: Donna Stia, Christie Brinkley, Lisa Ryall, Shaun Casey, Kelly Emberg



Harper's Bazaar July 1982
"Cooling Off!"
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Model: Kelly Emberg



Harper's Bazaar July 1982
"Single Again!"
Photographer: Bob Stone
Featuring: Janice Dickinson, Diane von Furstenberg, Carmen Dell'Orefice, Barbara Allen



Harper's Bazaar July 1982
"Big Time Evening Dressing!"
Photographer: Francesco Scavullo
Models: Isabella Rossellini, Rosemary McGrotha, Carol Alt, Nancy DeWier



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