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Tatjana Patitz Tatjana Patitz (born in May 25, 1966, in Hamburg, Germany and raised in Skanör, Sweden) is a German fashion model, who is known as one of the original five supermodels along with Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington. She, along with her other four supermodel peers, was featured in the cover of the January 1990 Issue of Vogue that introduced the world to the elite group of the "Supermodels." January 1990 Issue of Vogue US Shot by none other than the legendary fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh, this issue of Vogue catapulted a generation of celebrity models, who were further added into the supermodel status, including the likes of Claudia Schiffer, Stephanie Seymour, Helena Christensen, Yasmeen Ghauri, Karen Mulder, Carla Bruni, Nadege du Bospertus, Kristen McMenamy, Nadja Auermann, Eva Herzigova, Stella Tennant, Shalom Harlow, Kate Moss, Amber Valletta, Carolyn Murphy, etc. Tatjana, along with the other four original supermodels, was further featured in George Michael's music video of his 90s hit single "Freedom! ‘90" which remains till this day one of the most iconic moments in modeling history. George Michaels’ “Freedom! ‘’90” George Michael - Freedom! ’90 (Official Video) - YouTube Among the late 80s to early 90s supermodel generation, Tatjana was the only one who can best rival the "Fashion Chameleon" Linda Evangelista in terms of print work (though Kristen McMenamy was no slacker either). Arguably, they were the greatest muses of the supermodel generation. Linda was a very Italianate beauty: melodic, elegant, and sophisticated, yet spontaneous and full of vigor and drama. Tatjana, on the other hand, was a very Germanic beauty: edgy, cool, and steely, yet hypnotic, intense and sinfully seductive. Comparing the two is like comparing the beauties of Sophia Loren and Marlene Dietrich, or the musical geniuses of Verdi with Wagner. Just an endless debate on who is the better artist, but regardless both excellent and masters of their own craft. Linda Evangelista Tatjana Patitz What makes Tatjana Patitz so great? For starters, Tatjana was extremely photogenic and magnetic in front of the camera lens. She possessed extremely well defined cheekbones with dangerously hypnotic blue eyes. Though not a conventional and mainstream beauty, as she didn't fit the mold of perfection like the "Classic Beauty" Christy Turlington, Tatjana possessed an imposing yet mesmerizing charm that demanded its own category of attention. For me, every time I stare at an image of Tatjana, it is a transcendental experience. Note that I don’t say this often about models, as few models ever had this impact on me. What Tatjana possessed were eyes that had the perfect combination of fire and ice. A smoldering seductive gaze like fire juxtaposed by those icy cold blues. Just like Tyra Banks teaches young models the importance to smile with one's eyes or "smize," Tatjana very much understood and applied that philosophy, as one's eyes are truly the windows to one's soul. When one sees a photo of Tatjana, one can't help but stay transfixed at her eyes. The versatility in her expressions with her eyes was her very arsenal that made her such a great fashion model. At times, the gaze could be intense and magnetic, drawing the viewer inward, almost as if she casted a spell of hypnosis, yet at other times, it can also be soft and vulnerable, drawing sympathy from the viewer, or at other times, it could be mysterious like a true poker face. The command of expressions she had with her eyes was quite astonishing. Here are some examples: Hypnotic gaze Intense gaze Soft gaze Seductive gaze Intimidating gaze Confident gaze Disillusioned gaze Bored gaze Happy gaze Clueless gaze High gaze Suspicious gaze Mysterious gaze Regretful Gaze Sad Gaze Hopeful gaze Distraught gaze Mellow gaze Often, a lot of breathtakingly gorgeous models can leave you impressed and blown away with their sheer perfection, yet still leave you feeling empty inside. When perfection becomes the standard, it starts to become overused, predictable and boring. You feel nothing but sheer perfection. In the words of Charles Wuorinen, "In any medium, entertainment is that which we can receive and enjoy passively, without effort, without our putting anything into the experience. Art is that which requires some initial effort from the receiver, after which the experience received may indeed be entertaining, but also transcending as well. Art is like nuclear fusion: you have to put something into it to get it started, but you get more out of it in the end than what you put in. Entertainment is its own reward, and generally doesn't last." So many models can look strikingly beautiful upon initial sight. There is no effort required to acknowledge their beauty. One simply accepts it subconsciously, and that is because we have been conditioned by the society to think that they have the desirable features that make a perfect beauty. Their beauty is impressive and enjoyable to watch and admire, very much like entertainment is. It is consumed passively and involuntarily simply because it is enjoyable and easy to watch. Their beauty offers an instant yet evanescent sense of pleasure that often does not stand the test of time, because, as mentioned, when perfection becomes the norm, it becomes predictable, common, and boring. Tatjana, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. Her beauty was not meant for the masses. It was to be consumed and understood by only a select few who had an understanding and appreciation for the distinct and the unconventional. Initially, she may not be strikingly beautiful for the average straight male or even the average female, but when one puts the effort to study and analyze her appeal, one is rewarded with more than he/she initially invested in. She was not perfect, but she was invigorating and exciting to look at. She left you in awe because her images told a story. She was a model with substance. Ms. Patitz's eyes not only connected with the camera, but would penetrate through the lens and pages of a magazine, and directly affect your soul. She left you feeling moved. She left you amazed. She left you with an "emotion." That is what separates an average model from an excellent model. Tatjana’s images transcend the pages of a photo and persist in the realm of reality, thriving in the viewer's mind. This image, thus, becomes a source of inspiration and admiration. That is why she was a muse to so many designers like Karl Lagerfeld, photographers like Peter Lindbergh and Herb Ritts, and fashion editors, including editor-in-chief of American Vogue Anna Wintour, who considered Tatjana one of her all-time favorite models. The ones knowledgeable and educated enough to recognize her beauty dedicated their careers on creating timeless pieces of visual art. That is why, for me, Tatjana Patitz is one of the greatest supermodels of all time. TL:DR: Sorry for the lengthy post. But clearly, I am a very big admirer of Ms. Patitz. As a reward, here are some quotes and images that showcase Tatjana’s beauty and talent as a model. But be warned, it is a shit ton of pictures. Shot by Herb Ritts "Her features are a bit off; she's not a typical, commercial beauty, but when I shoot her, I'm never bored. Her looks have power, strength, intensity," Herb Ritts. Daughters of Poseidon Lost Siren Beached Siren Serene Death Birth of Venus Rise of the Bombshell Bedazzled Temptress Sylvan Nymph Amazonian Goddess Woman Underneath the Veil Darkness Consumes Au Naturel In Bathing Suit Shot by Peter Lindbergh “I admire Tatjana because she always stays herself. She's very soft, but at the same time she's very strong and knows how to stand up for what she thinks, and it's always very enriching to be with her. It's impossible not to admire her and over the years not to be just a little bit in love with her,” Peter Lindbergh. Morning Coffee in Paris Morning Stroll in Paris Desert Bandits Disillusionment Rough & Disheveled Humble Beginnings at Modeling Seductive Wet Look 40s Interbellum Fashion Strike the Pose Vedette by the Beach In Foreign Lands Morning Coffee With Doggy The Supermodels Gangs of New York The White Shirt Campaign Reunited and It Feels So Good Behind the Scenes Gone Is the Youth But Love Is Forever Shot by Nick Knight Madame Patitz Jil Sander Campaigns Shot by Terry O’Neill Midsummer’s Night Dream Shot by Patrick Demarchelier “It's hard to get a bad picture of Tatjana. She's very photogenic, which is very rare, and she looks different in every light. While some models develop one look, she has many," Patrick Demarchelier. 50s Swimswear Meditation by Pool Princess Tatjana Breakfast in Cairo Hookah Afternoon Archeologist in Full Fashion Vogue’s 100th Anniversary Issue: The Supermodels Shot by Arthur Elgort Life in the Wild West Shot by Mike Ruiz Tatjana Enterprise Shot by Helmut Newton Biker Girlfriend Shot by Sante D’Orazio Lady Under the Robe Sun-Kissed Glow Shot by Djeneba Aduayom Etherial Look Shot by Max Vadukul Noir Film Star My Curls Don’t Lie Shot by Bruce Weber Steamy Versace Versus Campaign Shot by Mikael Jansson A Typical Life in Winter Siberia Shot by Gianpaolo Sgura Chic Beret Shot by Fabrizio Ferri Back to the Manor Shot by Andrew Macpherson Portrait Sultry Look Shot by Ellen von Unwerth A Tale of Two Women Shots by Philip Dixon Inside the Queen’s Lair Shot by Pamela Hanson Life in New York Shot by Kurt Markus Equestrian Bombshell Here are some of her runway looks, though I admit that her runway walk was not particularly good. Azzedine Alaïa (Fall/Winter 1990–1991 Ready-to-Wear) Chanel (Fall/Winter 1991–1992 Haute Couture) Dior (Fall/Winter 1991–1992 Haute Couture) Valentino (Fall/Winter 1991–1992 Haute Couture) Chanel (Spring/Summer 1992 Ready-to-Wear) Dolce & Gabbana (Spring/Summer 1992 Ready-to-Wear) Prada (Spring/Summer 1992 Ready-to-Wear) Chanel (Fall/Winter 1992–1993 Haute Couture) Prada (Fall/Winter 1992–1993 Ready-to-Wear) Dolce & Gabbana (Fall/Winter 1992–1993 Ready-to-Wear) Jil Sander (Fall/Winter 1992–1993 Ready-to-Wear) Jean Paul Gaultier (Spring/Summer 1994 Ready-to-Wear) Versace (Spring/Summer 1994 Haute Couture) Prada (Spring/Summer 1994 Ready-to-Wear) Vivienne Westwood (Fall/Winter 1994–1995 Ready-to-Wear) Calvin Klein (Spring/Summer 1995 Ready-to-Wear) Donna Karan (Spring/Summer 1995 Ready-to-Wear) Chanel (Cruise 2010) Etro (Fall/Winter 2019–2020 Ready-to-Wear) More Quotes: "In pictures, her sensitivity is what comes through; something delicate, fragile, exciting. It's a strange mixture of lazy sensuality and moments of intense emotion,” John Casablancas (former President of Elite Model Management). "I look for more than beauty. There must be a memorable quality. Tatjana has it more than anyone else. She sticks in your mind. There's a depth, an emotional quality to her that's truly extraordinary. She's very dear, charming and extremely feminine. She's very open and her priorities are natural things - animals, the sea, the environment. That's what's so interesting about her. She's not what she seems,” Matthew Rolston (American fashion photographer). “At just shy of six feet tall, Teutonically self-composed, and dominating any room she cared to walk into [sic], Tatjana was the biggest beast in the seething jungle; Vogue amplified the comparison by fixating on her lynx-like eyes, impossibly blue and curved around the temples like a cat's,” Vogue magazine. “Like other famous beauties before her, Tatjana Patitz possesses a certain extraterrestrial quality, an aura of exquisite otherworldliness only too effortlessly capable of freezing mere mortals in their tracks...She's the fitting embodiment of the nineties ideal: a cool customer who knows what she wants and knows how to get it. Rarely have blonde hair and blue eyes managed to look quite so exotic - with her trademark world-weary gaze and her loose-limbed aristocratic bearing, Patitz often seems as if she's just been awakened from a divinely decadent dream,” ELLE magazine (April 1990).

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Archive of covers photographed by Steven Meisel, restored by me. Vogue Italia 1988 July-August: Robin MacKintosh September: Rachel Hunter October : Michaela Bercu November: Michaela Bercu December : Veruschka, Lauren Hutton & Isabella Rossellini

Vogue Germany March 2003 Photographer: Dusan Reljin Model: Filippa Hamilton ThePlace2

Vogue Germany June 1999 ''Hot Summer'' Photographer:Grey Zisser Model:Ruza Madarevic

Sian Ahern 90's & 2000's model British ? No bio...

Radana Kasparova Czech Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue Height: 179 cm Bust: 90 cm Waist: 60 cm Hips: 90 cm Shoes: 38 Magazine covers: France: 'Madame Figaro'; 'Jalouse' - December 1998 Fashion shows: Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 1997 {Veronique Leroy} Haute Couture - Autumn/Winter 1998 {Thierry Mugler} Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 1999 {Yves Saint Laurent} Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 1999 {Enrico Coveri} Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2000 {Leonard} Haute Couture - Spring/Summer 2001 {Jean Paul Gaultier} Advertisements: Jean Louis David , Thierry Mugler 'Secrets D'Angel' , FMD

Magazine: ''Alta tensión'' Photographer:Todd Barry Model:Vivien Solari Hair:Steven Lacey Make-up:Polly Osmond Manicure:Nicola Josh Stylist:Mariola Kugler

Greg Delves is a fine art and commercial photographer from Melbourne Australia residing in New York City. For more than 20 years, Delves’s images have appeared in galleries and shows internationally, including at the Deichtorhallen in Hamburg Germany as part of the Beauty in the 21st century exhibition. Delves’s work has appeared in publications, such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, GQ and Marie Claire. With a singular perspective on light and composition, his work subtly yet elegantly exposes the beauty of architecture, still life and human subjects, making his imagery unique in both fine art and commercial space. delves.com Harper's Bazaar November 1998 ''Rocket Girl'' Photographer:Greg Delves Fashion editor:Richard Sinnott Model:Alek Wek Make-up:Brigitte Reiss-Andersen Manicure:Bernadette Thompson strip-project.com

Philippe Cometti Born in Marsellie,France in 1968. Flair Italy 03/2003 ''Un Fatto Di Stile'' Photographer: Philippe Cometti Model: Anouck Lepere (1 page missing) ThePlace

John Akehurst is a beauty and fashion photographer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Akehurst_(photographer)

French photographer Christophe Rihet (born 1968,Paris,France) lives and works between Paris, New York and Mallorca. christopherihet.com

Bumper is an American-born photographer who is renowned for his ability to capture fun and energy with his images. His photos have recently appeared in magazines such as Glamour, Spanish Vogue, Marie Claire, German Vogue, Details, Rolling Stone, and Oyster. He has shot the advertising campaigns for Ann Taylor, Tommy Hilfiger, Elizabeth Arden, Oil of Olay, Aéropostale, Roxy, Quicksilver, Aerosoles, Adidas and Reebok. Hilary Swank, Julia Stiles, Josh Hartnett, Paris Hilton, Lenny Kravitz, Heidi Klum, Seal, Chrissie Hynde, Jay Leno, and Chloe Sevigny are among the celebrities he has photographed. bumperphotography.com Mademoiselle (US) July 1999 ''Loud & Clear'' Photography by Bumper Models:Eugenie McCarthy, Debbie Van Dam (Deborah Van Dam) Top.Fason

Matthew Russell Rolston is an American artist,photographer,director and creative director. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Rolston Matthew Russell Rolston (born March 1, 1955) is an American photographer and music video director. Rolston is known for his signature lighting techniques and detailed approach to art direction and design, and has been repeatedly identified throughout his career with the revival and modern expression of Hollywood glamour. Career Born in Los Angeles, Rolston was “discovered” by Andy Warhol for Warhol's celebrity focused Interview magazine, where he began a successful career in photography. Soon after, he began shooting covers and editorial assignments for founding editor Jann Wenner of Rolling Stone. Shortly, other well-established publications began to recognize[vague] Rolston’s work, such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Vanity Fair, W, GQ, Esquire, Cosmopolitan,O: The Oprah Magazine, and The New York Times. Extending his vision beyond still photography into the moving image, Rolston began conceiving, writing and directing music videos and television commercials for such diverse clients as Madonna, Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé Knowles, L’Oreal, Revlon, Esteé Lauder, Clairol, Levi's, Pantene, Elizabeth Arden, Gap, and Polo Ralph Lauren, among others. Rolston's has also appeared as a guest expert on a spectrum of beauty-oriented broadcast programs, from Bravo's Shear Genius and Make Me a Supermodel to the CW's America's Next Top Model. Adding the title of Creative Director to his résumé, Rolston also works in the area of experiential design, including hospitality, product design, and new media ventures. Music video filmography 1987 Michael Jackson - "Bad" (Inside spread photography) 1989 Don Henley - "The Last Worthless Evening" Jody Watley - "Precious Love" 1990 Jody Watley - "After You, Who?" Anita Baker - "Fairy Tales" 1991 Sheila E. - "Sex Cymbal" Karyn White - "Romantic" Ingrid Chavez - "Elephant Box" 1992 En Vogue - "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" 1993 Debbie Gibson - "Losin' Myself" David Bowie - "Miracle Goodnight" 1994 Salt-n-Pepa & En Vogue - "Whatta Man" TLC - "Creep" Salt-n-Pepa - "None of Your Business" New Kids on the Block - "Never Let You Go" Eternal - "Just A Step From Heaven" Jon Secada - "If You Go" Crystal Waters - "100% Pure Love" Brand New Heavies - "Brother Sister" Seal - "Kiss From a Rose" (Version 1) Vanessa Williams - "The Way That You Love" 1995 Quincy Jones feat. Babyface, Tamia, Portrait & Barry White - "Slow Jams" Mary J. Blige - "I'm Going Down (Rose Royce song) TLC - "Red Light Special" Brandy - "Best Friend" Paula Abdul - "Crazy Cool" Quincy Jones feat. Tamia - "You Put a Move on My Heart" 1996 En Vogue - "Don't Let Go (Love)" Lenny Kravitz - "Can't Get You Off My Mind" (Version 1/Unreleased) Bryan Adams - "The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You" Bryan Adams - "Let's Make a Night to Remember" Paula Abdul - "Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up" 1997 En Vogue - "Whatever" Jewel - "Foolish Games" Salt-n-Pepa feat. Sheryl Crow - "Imagine" (Unreleased) Maxwell - "Sumthin' Sumthin'" Lori Carson - "Something's Got Me" Morrissey - "Alma Matters" Marilyn Manson - "Long Hard Road Out of Hell" 1998 Matchbox Twenty - "Real World" Foo Fighters - "Walking After You" Garbage - "I Think I'm Paranoid" Natalie Imbruglia - "Wishing I Was There" (Version 2/U.S. Version) Lenny Kravitz - "Thinking of You" Madonna - "The Power of Good-Bye" Natalie Imbruglia - "Smoke" Sheryl Crow - "There Goes the Neighborhood" Janet Jackson - "Every Time" 1999 Jewel - "Jupiter (Swallow the Moon)" Melanie B - "Word Up" (Version 2/Austin Powers Version) Jewel - "What's Simple Is True" 2000 Lucie Silvas - "It's Too Late" M2M - "Mirror Mirror" Lucy Pearl - "Don't Mess with My Man" Backstreet Boys - "Shape of My Heart" 2001 Mandy Moore - "In My Pocket" Poe - "Hey Pretty" Destiny's Child - "Bootylicious" Dido - "Hunter" 2002 Faith Evans - "I Love You" Lenny Kravitz - "Believe in Me" Beyoncé - "Work It Out" LeAnn Rimes - "Life Goes On" Enrique Iglesias - "Love to See You Cry" Nick Carter - "Do I Have to Cry for You?" 2003 TLC - "Hands Up" Anastacia - "Love Is a Crime" Faith Hill - "You're Still Here Kiley Dean - "Make Me a Song" (Version 2) Clay Aiken - "This Is the Night" Dream feat. Loon - "Crazy" Sugababes - "Hole in the Head" 2004 Jamelia - "Thank You" George Michael - "Amazing" Sugababes - "In the Middle" Jessica Simpson - "Angels" Christina Milian - "Dip It Low" Brandy - "Afrodisiac" 2005 Natasha Bedingfield - "I Bruise Easily" Sugababes - "Push the Button" Destiny's Child - "Stand up for Love" Eurythmics - "I've Got a Life" Mary J. Blige - "Be Without You" 2006 Jewel - "Again and Again" Jessica Simpson - "I Belong to Me" Beyoncé - "Listen" (Version 2/Fashion Shoot Version) Beyoncé - "Listen" (Version 2/Fashion Shoot Version - Director's Cut) 2007 Hilary Duff - "With Love" Christina Aguilera - "Candyman" Avril Lavigne - "Hot" Jordin Sparks - "Tattoo" (Version 1/U.S. Version) 2008 Heidi Montag - "Body Language" (Unreleased) Corbin Bleu - "Celebrate You" 2009 Miley Cyrus - "The Climb" Matthew Rolston has directed the Making the Video of "Jupiter", "Shape of My Heart" and "Candyman".

Marie Claire (US), April 2002 "WORK IT!" Photographer Chris Militscher Hair:Leonardo Manetti Make up:Steve Marino Fashion editor:Lucy Sykes Model:Sarah Schulze Top.Fason

DS France May 1998 Photographer:Phillip Dixon Models:Veronica (Varekova?) and Jenny Scanned by Sanja

Erica Lucas American She was born July 2 in New York City to Irish parents. Height: 175 cm Hair color:Red Eyes color:Blue Bust:86.5 cm Waist:58.5 Hips:86.5 cm Shoes:40 Magazine covers: Vogue Nippon 2001, Advertisements: Yellow Tail, Erika Lucas is a model with Elite.She was previously signed with Ford models.Erika has international modeling experience having worked in New York,Paris,London,Milan,Tokyo,Miami,Los Angeles,Amsterdam,Zurich,Barcelona,Madrid,Athens,Hamburg,Munich,Dublin and Taipei. She was born in New York City to Irish parents.Prior to modeling,Erika was a professional Irish Dancer and performed in Radio City and Carnegie Music Hall.She gave up the opportunity to be in Riverdance to pursue modeling.Currently,in addition to modeling,she also works as a nutrition and wellness coach based in NYC. FMD

Hannah Gorf British (English) 90's & 2000's model Born in Bristol,England Hair Brown Eyes Brown Height 172.5 cm Bust 86.5 cm Waist 61 cm Hips 86.5 cm Advertisements: Jil Sander Fall 98,

Vogue Italia March 1999 ''Milano News'' Photographer:Lee Jenkins Models:Malgosia Bela,Lida Egorova,Emily Sandberg,Haylynn Cohen,Lia Crowe,Sara Daykin and unknown to me Part I

Amber Asdourian American Born California,USA Hair Red Eyes Green Height 178 cm Bust 87 Waist 64 Hips 87 Shoes 40 Advertisements: Etro, J Brand, In 90's she appeared in magazines *surface,Italian Glamour,Amica,Italian Vogue...

Maraka Mason American Born in Tucson,Arizona,USA Hair Blonde Eyes Blue Height 179 cm Bust 84 Waist 61 Hips 89 Shoes 41 Advertisements: Arden B. ,

Judson Baker BIO Judson has been taking pictures since he was 14. Straight out of high school, he shot his first album cover for the sub pop band, The Fluid. By 24 he had moved to Italy and was spotted by Marco Reati, the editor of L'Uomo Vogue, who commissioned a ten-page feature spread for the magazine with the model Josh Holloway. He went on to shoot editorials for Arena Magazine, Details and Marie Claire as well as for major fashion campaigns such as Valentino and MaxMara. With portraits of Beyonce, Usher and Gwen Stefani, he has an impressive portfolio of celebrity photography. In 1994 he started the Art Department in New York with Jordan Shipenberg. After 15 years in New York he decided to move back home to Texas. Taking after his father, who was a champion bull rider and horse trainer, he now lives with his family in Dripping Springs with cutting horses of his own. iaagency.com

Kiritin Clausen Her fullname is Kiritin Beyer Clausen German Hair Blonde Eyes Blue Height 1.75 cm Bust 88 Waist 61 Hips 90 2000

Tanja Ting German Hair Blonde Eyes Blue Height 175 cm Bust 84 cm Waist 58.5 cm Hips 87.5 Magazine covers: Italy: 'Gioia'; 'Kult' - 2006

Biljana Starcevic Born October 4,1979 Croatian Hair Brown Eyes Hazel Height 175 cm Bust 86.5 Waist 61 Hips 91.5 Magazine covers: Argentina: 'Vanidades' France: 'Elle' - Novembre 2001 Germany: 'Bolero' - ?; 'Qvest' - January/February 2006 Italy: 'D' - April 19 2003 US: 'Soma' Advertisements: Guinot, Trivia: Biljana used to work for the Swiss magazine, Annabelle, before she went to New York to start modelling.