The photographic work - F. C. Gundlach

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This definitive monograph showcases Gundlach’s fashion work for the first time, establishing him as a key figure in the industry. As one of the most distinguished German fashion photographers of the post-war era, Gundlach documented fashion history over forty years, capturing not only the evolution of clothing but also the poses, gestures, props, and locations that have shaped the concept of beauty. His portfolio includes striking portraits, reportages, and travel photography. Viewing himself as a photographer on assignment, Gundlach's contributions to high-circulation magazines significantly influenced public perceptions of fashion, reflecting the spirit of their times—from the optimism of the post-war era to the vibrancy of op and pop art and post-modernism. This long-awaited English edition of the original German book, which won a Silver Deutscher Fotobuchpreis in 2009, highlights Gundlach's work from 1950 to 1990, spanning haute couture to prêt-à-porter and Berlin's tailoring to contemporary unisex fashion. His collaborations with magazines like Film und Frau and Brigitte were pivotal in shaping fashion's public image, embodying a photographic legacy that transcends the boundaries of visual imagery.