Steven Klein

Steven Klein (born on April 30, 1965 in Rhode Island) is an American photographer based in New York. After studying painting at the Rhode Island School Of Design, he moved into the field of photography. Klein shot high-profile advertising campaigns for various clients, including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, and Nike, and is a regular contributor to magazines including American and Paris, such as Vogue, i-D, Numéro, W, and Arena. His work has featured in numerous exhibitions, as Gagosian Gallery, California, and the Brancolini Grimaldi Gallery in Florence. Steven Klein is well known for his W Magazine editorials with Madonna, Tom Ford, Brad Pitt, and others.

Work with Lady Gaga

April 30-May 1, 2010

For the music video, see "Alejandro"

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• Location — Pier59 Studios West, Los Angeles
• Camera — Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
• Art director — Matthew Williams (Haus of Gaga)
• Fashion director — Nicola Formichetti (Haus of Gaga)
• Hair — Eugene Souleiman
• Make up — Val Garland
• Nails — Kimmie Kyees

1. Outfit by Atsuko Kudo

• Photograph from the set of "Alejandro" Music video shot on April 30, 2010. Klein described the video as "[It is] about a woman's desire to resurrect a dead love and who can not face the brutality of her present situation. The pain of living without your true love."

February 19 & 20, 2012

For more information, see "Fame".

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• Location — The Studios at Paramount, Soundstage
• Makeup artist — Tara Savelo (Haus of Gaga)
• Hair stylist — Frederic Aspiras (Haus of Gaga)
• Fashion director — Brandon Maxwell (Haus of Gaga)

[A]: Gaga: Mask by Jac Langheim. Little men (dancers): Mask by Rein Vollenga, underwear by Male Power.

[B]: Hat and mask by Philip Treacy, custom bodysuit by Jac Langheim, shoes by Atalanta Weller.

1. Lady Gaga wears a custom bodysuit by Jac Langheim, mask and hat by Philip Treacy, and shoes by Pleaser.
2. Lady Gaga wears a custom outfit by Rachael Barrett, and shoes by Pleaser.
3. Lady Gaga wears a bodysuit by Mugler, and the second scene a custom outfit by Tex Saverio.
4. Lady Gaga wears a crown by Salvatore Salamone, and a custom liquid dress by Bart Hess, and the second scene a custom neckpiece by Alexis Bittar.

In two days, the crew shot the campaign video for "Fame" and did a photoshoot for the promotional image. The "safe version" as described by Klein of the campaign film was released on September 13, 2012 . In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Klein revealed that he made a director's cut of the film which include the full scene where Gaga "Kills all the boys, like a massacre". At the moment of release of the article in 2012, there was no clear plans on when it will be released.

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S Moda No. 53 (September 22, 2012)

1. Official ads made in the uncensored and censored versions.
2. Variation of this photograph is seen on the paper shopping bags.

"EAU DE GAGA"

For more information, see "EAU DE GAGA".

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Lady Gaga wears a dress by Alexandre Vauthier, and heels by Giuseppe Zanotti.

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"EAU DE GAGA" campaign (2014)

Russian web

Compact Disc

The Born This Way Ball

The projection on the inflatable legs at The Born This Way Ball used while preforming "Born This Way" was filmed by Steven Klein.

September 21, 2013

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Date September 21, 2013 Location Los Angeles, CA Camera P45+ by Phase One Styling Panos Yiapanis Hair Stylist Frederic Aspiras Makeup Artist Sammy Mourabit @ Art Department Post Production Jim Alexandrou @1515

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Lady Gaga wears a ranch mink vintage fur coat from Edwards-Lowell furs of Beverly Hills and a hat from the stylist's studio.

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Album and Single artworks

"Venus" Cover Art

Magazines

C★NDY
Winter

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June 16, 2014

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1. Gown by Alon Livné and sandals by Casadei
2. Jacket and pants by Alon Livné

June 17, 2014

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Date June 17, 2014 Location New York City, NY Fashion Editor Brandon Maxwell for CLM Artists Manucure Bernadette Thompson Hair Stylist Frederic Aspiras Makeup Artist Sammy Mourabit Set Design Andrea Stanley Production N6 Retouching Jim Alexandrou @1515

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Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Thom Browne and stockings by Falke.

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Lady Gaga wears a jumpsuit from New York Vintage.

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Previews

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1. Lady Gaga wears jeans by Amen.

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Coat by Dior, bra, skirt and headpiece with Swarovski crystals by Gail Be Designs, and rings by Lynn Ban.

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1. Tights by Pretty Polly.
2. Jacket by Dolce & Gabbana.

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Lady Gaga wears a "Stefani Loves Tony" custom t-shirt by BCalla.

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Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Stephane Rolland.

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Album and Single artworks

Cheek to Cheek
(2014)

Deluxe Edition

Starbucks Edition

Signed lithograph

Vinyl

"Anything Goes"
(2014)

"I Can't Give you Anything but Love"
(2014)

Giorgio Moroder Remix

Parov Stelar Mix

"Nature Boy"
(2014)

"It Don't Mean a Thing"
(7-Inch Vinly cover)

"Cheek to Cheek" (7-Inch Vinly cover)

Magazines and newspapers

The Sunday Telegraph
(Sep 7, 2014)

Ower Jazz
(Sep, 2014)

The Sydney Morning Herald
(Sep, 2014)

The Times
(Sep, 2014)

Billboard
(Sep, 2014)

Jazz Japan
(Oct, 2014)

Sunday Style (Oct 26, 2014)

Downbeat
(Nov, 2014)

L'Uomo Vogue
(Nov, 2014)

The Independent Radar (2014)

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iTunes

Live HSN

"I Won't Dance" (Live HSN)

"It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"

Citi: Newsday

USA Today

Rolling Stone

Tony Bennett in Concert

Gaga profile LittleMonsters.com Banner

Cheek To Cheek - Golden Disc (Brazil)

Grammy nomination

GRAMMY winning

GMA (Dec 3, 2014)

C2CT at The Cosmopolitan Hotel: The Chelsea (Dec 30-31, 2014)

C2CT at Hollywood Bowl in LA

C2CT at The Royal Albert Hall (Jun 8-9, 2015)

C2CT at The Bethel Woods Center for The Arts (Jul 25, 2015)

C2CT live at Citi

Playlist covers

Amazon Music: American Songbook Superstars (2020)

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September 12, 2015

November 2-3 and 25, 2015

2 Nov

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1. Lady Gaga wears a headpiece by Philip Treacy, stockings by Wolford, and w/ Daphne Guinness, an outfit and platforms by McQueen.
2. Lady Gaga wears a headpiece by Philip Treacy x Alexander McQueen.

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1. Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Alexander McQueen, and gloves by Augustin Teboul.
2. Lady Gaga wears a glove by Shaun Leane, rings by Lynn Ban, and w/ Daphne Guinness, custom shorts by Garo Sparo, and a bra by Alexander McQueen.
3. Lady Gaga wears a jacket and platforms by McQueen, a shirt by Givenchy x McQueen, a garter belt by What Katie Did, stockings by Falke, a headpiece by Philip Treacy, and rings by Lynn Ban.

25 Nov

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1. Lady Gaga wears a jacket and platforms by Alexander McQueen, a bustier by Deborah Marquit, an earring by Fallon, brooches and rings by CZ x Kenneth Jay Lane, a diamond ring by Casa Reale, and gloves by Majesty Black.
2. Lady Gaga wears a dress and platforms by McQueen, and a headpiece by Philip Treacy.
3. Lady Gaga wears a dress and coat by Alexander McQueen, and jewelry by Guinness.

• Styling: Patti Wilson
• Hair: Frederic Aspiras using Oribe for The Only Agency
• Makeup: Sarah Tanno using Dior for The Wall Group
• Hair (Daphne Guinness): Akki for Art Partner
• Makeup (Daphne Guinness): Kabuki using M.A.C Cosmetics
• Model: Jordan Barrett for IMG
• Manicure : Honey for Exposure NY
• Skin: Eileen Harcourt using Intraceuticals Treatment
• Production: Caroline Stridfeldt and Natalie Pfister for Lola Production
• Set Design: Jesse Kaufman for Frank Reps
• Tailor: Garo Spard
• Photo Assistant: Alex Lockett
• Lighting Assistants: Mark Luckasavage and Stephen Wordie
• Digital Technician: Tadaaki Shibuya
• Stylist Assistants: Taylor Kim and Carrie Weidner
• Makeup Assistant: Yumi Kaizuka
• Hair Assistants: Takuya Yamaguchi and Johny Rackleff for Marie Robinson Salon
• Set Design Assistant: Colin Lytton
• Tailor Assistant: Sarah Highers
• Postproduction: Jim Alexandrou
• Catering: Monterone Inc.
• Location: East of Hollywood, NY

Media use

V (Jan, 2016)

Other

(March 5, 2010)

(Apr 30, 2010)

(Sep 13, 2012)

(Apr 6, 2014)

(Jun 16, 2014)

(Oct 9, 2014)

(Oct 15, 2014)

(Dec 17, 2014)

(Mar 6, 2015)

(Jun 22, 2015)

(Sep 13, 2016)

Link

• Official website

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