“Great fashion photography not only understands the beauty of clothing but also adds a twist that grabs the eye and sparks the imagination. With Steven Klein, you’ll give him a dress, and he’ll give you a girl with a dress with a robot in a garden. It’s clever, conceptual and ultimately lyrical.” —Anna Wintour

Steven Klein Vogue is a collection of photographs commissioned by Anna Wintour for American Vogue, spanning from 2000 to 2019. The book traces the evolution of Klein’s visual language over nearly two decades, showcasing work defined by dark sensuality, psychological intensity, and cinematic staging. Models become characters in charged, often unsettling narratives that blur the line between fantasy and provocation. More than fashion imagery, these photographs construct worlds where power, control, and desire unfold theatrically.

Klein’s fashion photography is instantly recognizable for its bold fusion of glamour, eroticism, and psychological drama. His images push beyond traditional fashion spreads, often resembling film stills in their scale and tension. What sets him apart is his refusal to idealize—he creates work that seduces and unnerves, inviting viewers into immersive, often transgressive, visual experiences that challenge the conventions of beauty and luxury.

Nicki Minaj, Bjork, Alexander McQueen, and Karl Lagerfeld make memorable appearances, but the book ultimately belongs to Klein’s extraordinary cast of model-actresses—each one commanding the frame in his high-drama, tightly staged fantasies.

Details

ISBN13: 9781419784958
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
Edition:
Publication Date: 02 Mar 2026
Publisher: Abrams
Publication City, Country: New York, United States
Dimensions (cm): 35.6(H)x30.5(L)x2.9(W)
Weight (gm):

Author Biography

Steven Klein is a visionary American photographer and filmmaker known for his provocative, cinematic fashion imagery. Over two decades of collaboration with American Vogue, he has shaped some of the magazine’s most iconic and transgressive visual narratives.

Klein’s photographs have been exhibited internationally—affirming his impact not only in fashion but within the global art world. His ability to merge glamour with psychological tension continues to influence how we see image-making today.

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