Flaunt Magazine celebrates 11 years of collaborations with David LaChapelle, with one of the year’s most beautiful & controversial magazine covers.
The cover artwork is a double-sided triple gatefold, featuring Naomi Campbell. It is classic LaChapelle, with David’s trademark of extraordinarily vibrant and extravagant settings, presented on a backdrop that exposes a more serious message. The reverse of the gatefold presents David’s wonderful inspiration piece - in watercolor, pencil and photo collage.
The original image includes Naomi Campbell with an exposed nipple, which is available as a LIMITED EDITION only, while another version where the nipple has been covered with strategic realignment of Naomi’s hair is available for more general consumption. The former is set to be an instant collector’s item due to its scarcity and because it is David’s original artistic intention.
In the issue (Flaunt #106 ‘The Eden Issue’) David talks about his life as a photographer for hire and how he turned his back on it all to live in a self-sustained environment in Maui, allowing himself the room to develop as a fine artist. He also talks about the creation of his latest works, including his controversial collection, “The Rape Of Africa”.
The collaboration was unveiled last week at a stunning downtown LA Fashion Week event at BoxEight Studios, and the magazine will be available nationwide by October 28th.
Flaunt and David LaChapelle have worked together since the very first issue, published in late 1998.
“I’m very proud to be able to showcase David’s work on the cover of our magazine. Nipple or no nipple, it’s one of the most stunning covers we’ve ever had.” Luis Barajas – Flaunt Magazine founder.
Elsewhere in the issue:
· Rachel Bilson is photographed by Yu Tsai, in what must be the most beautiful series of the star yet.
· Over 80 pages of fashion, including the best of Fall ’09 Couture, Trussardi, Alexander McQueen, Lanvin and Marc Jacobs.
· Plus: Luke Grimes, Jennifer Lawrence, Helmet Newton, Kevin Carney, Ben Watts, and a special philanthropic message from Donatella Versace.
