Fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier dies at 78
Patrick Demarchelier, the renowned fashion photographer, passed away on March 31, 2022, at the age of 78. He gained fame for his memorable portraits of Princess Diana, notably the Vogue cover celebrating her 33rd birthday. Born in 1943 in Le Havre, Demarchelier's illustrious career spanned 50 years, featuring covers for prestigious magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, and Rolling Stone, along with ad campaigns for luxury brands like Chanel, Dior, and Versace. He captured the Pirelli calendars in 2005 and 2008, and created album covers for artists like Elton John and Celine Dion. His work included photographing icons such as Madonna and Beyoncé. He is survived by his wife Mia, sons Gustaf, Arthur, Victor, and three grandchildren.
Key facts
- Patrick Demarchelier died on March 31, 2022, at age 78.
- He was a fashion photographer known for portraits of Princess Diana.
- He shot the Vogue cover for Princess Diana's 33rd birthday.
- Born in Le Havre in 1943.
- His career spanned 50 years.
- He shot covers for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, Rolling Stone, Glamour, Esquire, and Arena Homme.
- He did ad campaigns for Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Armani, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Ferré, Richmond, and Revlon.
- He shot the Pirelli calendars in 2005 and 2008.
- He shot album covers for Elton John and Celine Dion.
- He photographed Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, and Beyoncé.
- He was referenced in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada.
- Survived by wife Mia, sons Gustaf, Arthur, Victor, and three grandchildren.
Entities
Artists
- Patrick Demarchelier
- Lady Diana
- Madonna
- Angelina Jolie
- Claudia Schiffer
- Cindy Crawford
- Kate Moss
- Beyoncé
- Elton John
- Celine Dion
- Meryl Streep
- David Frankel
Institutions
- Vogue
- Harper's Bazaar
- Elle
- Rolling Stone
- Glamour
- Esquire
- Arena Homme
- Chanel
- Dior
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Louis Vuitton
- Versace
- Armani
- Lacoste
- Ralph Lauren
- Calvin Klein
- Ferré
- Richmond
- Revlon
- Pirelli
- Artribune
Locations
- Le Havre
- France