Grace coddington celebrates a decade of vogue with new book
Fourteen years after captivating readers with her memoir, Grace, the legendary Vogue creative director is revisiting a pivotal chapter: her work with some of photography’s most celebrated names. Grace: Now, arriving this October, isn’t simply a retrospective; it’s a vibrant testament to a decade of groundbreaking collaborations—and a fitting prelude to her 85th birthday.
A tapestry of iconic shoots
Following the success of Grace: The American Vogue Years and Grace: Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue, this new volume, published by Phaidon, compiles images from Vogue, British Vogue, Vogue Italia, W, and Document Journal. The result is a stunning collection showcasing Coddington’s unique vision, realized through the lenses of Mert & Marcus, Arthur Elgort, Jamie Hawkesworth, Steven Klein, Inez & Vinoodh, Annie Leibovitz, Peter Lindbergh, Craig McDean, Steven Meisel, Rafael Pavarotti, Paolo Roversi, Karim Sadli, and David Sims. Forget mere documentation; these are stories.
Consider the breathtaking “Wildest Dreams” (July 2019), a Lindbergh-shot editorial featuring Tomasz Kot and Rianne Van Rompaey set against the stark beauty of the California desert. Or Leibovitz’s evocative “People in the Sun” (December 2023), a homage to Edward and Josephine Hopper populated by contemporary artists and Maya Hawke. Even Emma Stone’s playful September 2023 cover, captured by Hawkesworth at the Palais des Papes in Avignon, feels less like a Fashion moment and more like a cinematic still.
But it’s the personal touches that truly elevate Grace: Now. The book includes introductions and commentary from a constellation of industry titans—Anna Wintour, Sara Moonves, Edward Enninful, Billy Norwich, Marc Jacobs, Nicolas Ghesquière, Sofia Coppola, Mia Goth, and Elle Fanning—each offering a glimpse into Coddington’s profound influence. A particularly poignant opening tribute, penned in her own hand, is dedicated to the late Michael Roberts, a testament to a friendship that shaped her creative journey.
Priced at $100, Grace: Now is more than just a coffee table book; it's a collector's item and a vital document of Fashion history. Pre-orders are open now, and quite frankly, a copy should be on every Fashion lover’s wish list—especially as Coddington enters a new year brimming with artistry and legacy.