'90s Supermodels Honor Peter Lindbergh with Loving Instagram Tributes
Esteemed fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh died in Paris yesterday. He was 74 years old.
Lindbergh's work with models like Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and Cindy Crawford shaped contemporary fashion's vision of supermodels.
Models have taken to social media to pay tribute to the iconic photographer.
There is a good chance that if you're looking at a photo of a supermodel during the height of the '90s, you're looking at the handiwork of Peter Lindbergh. The fashion photographer, who revolutionized contemporary fashion's understanding of the supermodel, died in Paris yesterday. He was 74 years old.
Known for his unretouched, black-and-white, and cinematic portraits, Lindbergh has worked with the likes of Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and Cindy Crawford, creating iconic photos that have graced the covers of venerable fashion magazines everywhere, including our own. Most recently, Lindbergh worked with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to shoot the September issue of British Vogue.
Today, models took to Instagram to honor the late photographer and the fashion legacy he left behind.
Naomi Campbell
"Broken Beyond Words," Campbell wrote, captioning a selfie of her and Lindbergh. "@therealpeterlindbergh your vitality , your animated Smile ... your kindness and generosity of giving me your home in Paris while mine was being put together !! Oh Peter so many memories of 33 years that my heart right cannot tell .... MAY YOU BE WITH PAPA RESTING WITH THE HIGHEST ???????? #ALWAYSAGENTLEMAN."
Kate Moss
Using the official Instagram account of her eponymous modeling agency, Kate Moss shared three Lindbergh-shot portraits from throughout her career. "We will miss you Peter ??," the caption read.
Linda Evangelista
Posting a black-and-white photo of her sitting with the photographer, Evangelista captioned, "Heartbroken. ?? R.I.P. my Peet. ??@therealpeterlindbergh ????."
Cindy Crawford
Crawford posted a group photo that includes some of the most illustrious models of the '90s surrounding Lindbergh. "When @therealpeterlindbergh shoots, it's about the women," Crawford wrote. "It's not about the hair, makeup, or styling, really. He had a way of turning your imperfections into something unique and beautiful... and his images will always be timeless. You will be so missed Peter. I'm honored to have known you and worked with you."
Claudia Schiffer
Captioning one of Lindbergh's most iconic photos—a group photo of '90s models posing in leather biker gear in the middle of a New York City street—Schiffer wrote, "Peter grew up not that far from me in Germany. We understood each other immediately. His contrast photography, black and white pictures often reminded me of the Ruhrpot area. He was an amazing family man, always positive and gentle. Never played games - he was straightforward and honest. He loved women and made everyone look beautiful. I will miss him."
Eva Herzigová
Herzigová posted a slideshow of photos, including a flick of her and Lindbergh smiling at each other. "PETER....you will be missed," the model wrote. "A very sad day to lose my dearest friend @therealpeterlindbergh??my thoughts are with his family and friends."
Helena Christensen
On her Instagram Story, Christensen snapped a framed portrait Lindbergh took of her.
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