
Yves St. Laurent's Man's Suit and Model Wearing Madame Paulette's Creation, Rue Aubriot, Paris 4ème ardt., Summer
Helmut Newton's gelatin silver print captures a striking juxtaposition between tailored menswear and haute couture, photographed on a Paris street in the summer of 1980. The image exemplifies Newton's characteristic blend of fashion photography with psychological tension, presenting the contrast between masculine and feminine dress codes as a subtle provocation. Shot in Newton's signature black and white aesthetic, the work reflects both the sophistication of Parisian fashion culture and his fascination with the constructed nature of identity and style.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed 1980s.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
April 2, 2025
Lot 124
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