Melanie Ward - Senior Fashion Editor, Harper's Bazaar

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  1. Scott

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    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 :D

    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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    i-D "The Rock 'N' Roll issue 1994-
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  3. Scott

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    the memorable photo of Kate-(sorry so small)
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  4. Scott

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    i-D January 1991-
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  5. Scott

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    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
     
  6. Stylebites

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

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

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    I'd love to see more
     
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    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



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


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


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


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    US Harper's Bazaar September 2006

    Cutting Edge Cool
    Photo: Camilla Akrans
    Model: Freja

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    the styling from #11 is amazing
     
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    US Harper's Bazaar 1999

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

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    US Harper's Bazaar 2001

    High Contrast
    Photo: Inez van Lamsweerde & Vindooh Matadin
    Model: Kate Moss

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    US Harper's Bazaar August 2002

    Avant Edge
    Photo: Inez van Lamsweerde & Vindooh Matadin
    Model: Maja Latinovic

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    US Harper's Bazaar May 2003

    King of Curves
    Photo: Patrick Demarchelier
    Model: Elise Crombez

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    US Harper's Bazaar

    Lace
    Photo: Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
    Model: Elise Crombez

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    Beautiful styling... #9 and #11 stand out for me especially :heart:
     

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