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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Caroline Winberg by Ralph Gibson
      (Harper's Bazaar, May 2005)

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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Marc Jacobs by William Klein
      (Harper's Bazaar, March 2007)

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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Julianne Moore by Peter Lindbergh
      (Harper's Bazaar, May 2008)

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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Kate Winslet by Peter Lindbergh
      (Harper's Bazaar, August 2009)

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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Carmen Kass by Patrick Demarchelier
      (Harper's Bazaar, November 2001)

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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Man Ray’s floating lips by Patrick Demarchelier
      (Harper's Bazaar, February 2002)

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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Stephanie Seymour by Patrick Demarchelier
      (Harper's Bazaar, February 2002)

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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Lady Gaga by Terry Richardson
      (Harper's Bazaar, May 2011)

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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Naomi Campbell by Jean-Paul Goude
      (Harper's Bazaar, September 2009)

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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Freja Beha Erichsen by Sølve Sundsbø¸
      (Harper's Bazaar, March 2008)

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    • Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

    • Tim Walker, Untitled
      (Harper's Bazaar, October 2009)

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Harper's Bazaar: A Decade of Style

WORDS - CLAIRE HANAN, PHOTOS COURTESY INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

The ten year’s Glenda Bailey has helmed the historic Harper’s Bazaar have undoubtedly been some of the magazine’s most visually provocative. From now until January 8th, fangirls and boys can immerse themselves in the stunning images of the last decade, all of which reflect some of the best work of contemporary fashion photographers.

On display at the International Center for Photography in Midtown Manhattan, Harper’s Bazaar: A Decade of Style mimics the purpose of the magazine itself: while browsing through the editorials and covers one is permitted the ultimate luxury of escape, the paramount goal of high-fashion photography. And as any visitor will note, it is also a love letter to the genius of Peter Lindbergh. Credited with helping to create the idea of a supermodel, his portraits of nearly makeup-less models like Kate Moss and Helena Christensen will never cease to haunt and amuse.

In a September article with The Guardian Bailey says she’s always thinking of “what’s next” in terms of the creative limits of fashion magazines, and in her curation of these editorials that theme is none more apparent. One feature titled “Marc on Top” shot by Jean-Paul Goude features a hysterically laughing Jacobs dressed in a ballerina’s ensemble and frolicing in overflowing Louis Vuitton trunks with Naomi Campbell. This piece, and as well as the others featuring Naomi Campbell, most exemplify Bailey’s willingness to embrace the outre; something all too rare in mainstream magazines today.

So take an hour and go. Revel in the heights fashion photography can reach and celebrate the pioneering photographers and editors who have shaped our beloved trade.

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10-7-2011