Anna Wintour devotes nearly her entire editor’s letter in April’s Vogue to creative director Grace Coddington who turns 70 next month. Although the film The September Issue suggested great animosity between the two fashion editors who began working at the magazine within days of one another, I guessed the “rift” was exaggerated to create cinematic tension. Wintour’s letter, which gives a glowing review of Grace’s work and character, would indicate I’m right.
“She always has a human being at the core of the photograph,” Wintour muses about Coddington’s respectful treatment toward the models she styles. Rather than objectifying, she hints at the person inside, and her scenes are filled with romance, whimsy, and innocence. Grace herself is so private that her birth date remains mysterious even in this age of instant Google access. It’s only because of Anna’s letter than we can narrow it down to the month of April. What a wonderful opportunity to enjoy enduring images from “the world’s greatest living stylist”!
Are you a fan of Grace Coddington? What do you admire about her work?
Her work is amazing. I love the element of fantasy, it takes you far away from ordinary life!
That’s what I love, too! Everything seems inspired by a fairy tale. In fact, I feel only a very large canvas would do them justice.
I adore Grace – that documentary made me fall in love with her. Great post!
xoxo Maria
I know i had no idea that she was such a huge part of what i love about vogue until i watched the september issue!!!
Such a talented woman, truly amazing.
Grace is a true artist…and has brought fashion photography to a higher plane. Love her. As she says, she is making pretty pictures.
an artist, love her!
Love Grace Coddington she is an impecable storyteller, her stories of fashion and fantasy are exquisite.
Storyteller is such a good way to describe her. She really does bring scenes to life and give us something to dream about.
I agree with everything that has been said….my thoughts exactly.
My inspiration – truly an artist & visionary.
Loving Grace all the way from down under – Australia! Happy birthday Grace for whatever date it is in April
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Yay! Great to hear from you. Grace is so private even Wikipedia doesn’t know the date–crazy.