Mert Alas, born in Turkey, and Marcus Piggott, from Wales, met in 1994 at a party on a pier in Hastings, England. Piggott asked Alas for a light, the two men began talking, and they quickly discovered many common interests, including a love for fashion. Three years later, the duo now known as Mert & Marcus settled into a dilapidated East London loft converted into a studio and sold their first collaborative work to Dazed & Confused magazine.
Today, Mert and Marcus shape the global image of prestigious brands such as Giorgio Armani, Roberto Cavalli, Fendi, Miu Miu, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, and Lancôme, as well as celebrities like Lady Gaga, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Linda Evangelista, Gisele Bündchen, Björk, Angelina Jolie, and Rihanna. Their photographs encompass a wide range of styles and influences, but they are particularly known for their digital treatment and fascination with strong female subjects exuding confidence and erotic power, "strong women, women who mean something, women who don't need to say or do much to show who they are."
Transforming the renowned Collector's Edition into a compact and accessible book, this collection explores the unique vision of a creative duo that continuously redefines standards in glamour, fashion, and luxury. Around 300 images from Mert and Marcus's electrifying portfolio are accompanied by an introduction by Charlotte Cotton. Originally published as a TASCHEN Collector's Edition, now available in a compact and accessible edition!
Publication Date: 07/25/2018
Publisher: Taschen
Format: Coffee Table Book
Binding: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 408 pages
Weight: 3.852 kg
Dimensions: 27.2 cm × 36.1 cm × 4.3 cm
EAN: 9783836573061
ISBN: 978-3-8365-7306-1