Kate Moss by Mario Testino

New edition, only US$ 40

Original edition US$ 700

Mario Testino is recognized as the ultimate fashion photographer of his generation but his pictures of Kate Moss transcend fashion. The result of two decades of extraordinary friendship, and phenomenal glamour, this iconic collaboration is an intimate insight into the lives and minds of two of the world’s definitive style leaders.

This book follows the journey of this exceptional fashion partnership, from early days backstage at the shows to behind-the-scenes glimpses of the groundbreaking editorials they continue to produce for the world’s most respected magazines. Of the 100-plus images, many photographs have been chosen from Testino’s private archive and are published here for the first time. They are accompanied by a foreword by Testino and an exclusive essay by Kate Moss.

The artist

With a four decades career as a leader in the fields of fashion, culture and lifestyle, Peruvian-born Mario Testino OBE has many facets that take him beyond the surface of a photographer and artist placing him as a cultural visionary. Testino’s universe is broad, his impact is uniquely powerful and his lifestyle is completely authentic. Testino’s has seen his works published and exhibited in hundreds of cities around the world. Throughout his career he built unprecedent relationships with editorial and commercial partners such as Vogue, Burberry, and Gucci to name a few. His past and present muses include HRH Princess Diana, Madonna, Donatella Versace, Kendall Jenner and Mariacarla Boscono. His solo exhibitions have shown in museums and galleries worldwide, including the National Portrait Gallery, London; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Kate Moss by Mario Testino

Mario Testino

Softcover with flaps, 9.8 x 13.6 in., 232 pages

ISBN 978-3-8365-5069-7
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German, Spanish

“This book is an open door into the lives of two of the world’s greatest style icons.”

— Dress to Kill Magazine, Canada
“This marvel of a book is littered with countless iconic images that transcend fashion, celebrating the union of fashion’s most dynamic duo. And it will, temporarily at least, quench your thirst for all things Mossy.”

— Corner Magazine, London

Mario Testino

“TASCHEN for me takes book publishing to another level today. It integrates high quality in their printing and production and context in the themes of their publications. They have a strong sense of 'the now' and what is happening. My book of choice is Kate Moss by Mario Testino.”