Phaidon Kate: A Captivating Exploration of Kate Moss’s Iconic Career

Discover the captivating origins of Kate Moss’s iconic legacy in this exquisitely crafted book. Featuring exclusive, previously unpublished portraits of a young, rising Kate Moss, these intimate photographs were captured in the early 1990s by Italian photographer Mario Sorrenti, her then-boyfriend. The images, discovered by Calvin Klein, became the cornerstone of the groundbreaking Obsession campaign, catapulting Moss to global fame.

Meticulously reproduced in rich tritone and housed in a luxurious cloth-covered clamshell box, this stunning collection showcases Moss as one of contemporary culture’s most enduring icons. The book includes meticulously tipped-on images on both the book and box covers, along with an insightful introductory essay by Sorrenti that offers a deeply personal perspective on the work.

A celebration of the inception of two legendary careers and the influential aesthetic that defined 1990s fashion photography, this volume is an essential addition for Kate Moss enthusiasts, fashion aficionados, and admirers of classic portraiture and fashion photography alike.