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When one is rubbing elbows with Picassos, Rodins and the celebrated works of a galaxy of modern artists, only museum-quality finery will do. Think ultrafemme dresses and suits, netting, lace and beaucoup bijoux.

October 2009
Chanel Haute Couture’s silk chiffon dress. Chanel rings and bracelet; DIM hosiery.

Artist: Mel Ramos
Titles, from left: Caramia Caramello, 2007; Hav-a-Havana #13, lost painting of 1965 #44, 2004

Location: Galerie Rive Gauche, Paris

Hair by Christiaan using Oribe Hair Care; Makeup by Peter Philips/Chanel; Manicures in New York by Deborah Lippmann/Lippmann Collection; Manicures in Paris by Huberte/Marie-France thavonekham. Models: Raquel Zimmermann/DNA and Freja Beha Erichsen/IMG. Production in New York by Atlas Productions; Production in Paris by Julia Weber at Made in Germany; Lighting technician: Jodokus Driessen; digital technician: Manoodh Matadin. Photography assistants: Shoji Kuzumi, edward boutinard and Marc Kroop. Fashion assistants: Kathryn Typaldos and Katie Casamassimo.

Hand lettering by Eric Pryor.

Special thanks to Alain Seban of the Centre Pompidou, and Margaret Doyle of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
October 2009
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