Zara and Steven Meisel Celebrate a Unique Fashion Partnership with the Launch of the Steven Meisel New York Collection
The iconic fusion of personal style and avant-garde fashion: a love letter to New York and to the authorial vision of the legendary photographer Steven Meisel.
The successful partnership between Steven Meisel and Zara is about to reach a new level this September with the long-awaited launch of the collection signed by the iconic American fashion photographer.
In this collaboration, Meisel lent elements of his personal style to create a truly seductive collection of clothing and accessories for both women and men. Each piece reflects the photographer’s own wardrobe, exuding his unique style and personality. From leather pants to a hooded sweatshirt, from a parka to a fur beanie, from a bandana to black lace-up boots — every creation oozes the genius, surrealism, and extravagance that define Meisel’s work. Each item carries an autobiographical imprint and mirrors the artist’s dreamlike world and obsessions.
By exploring elements such as a crocodile-effect printed coat that evokes the 1960s aesthetic, a faux-fur coat that could have dressed the pop stars of that decade, or a matching leather shirt and pants featuring the same zipper, Meisel transports his influence from music to fashion—a connection that has always inspired him.
The collection also pays homage to the photographer’s past by incorporating the grunge aesthetic of a plaid shirt, a nod to one of his most memorable 1990s fashion editorials. An iconic example of this fusion is an oversized leather jacket adorned with a second-skin sequined effect. The T-shirts showcase sophisticated spider motifs, recalling Meisel’s early years as a fashion illustrator.
The imagery of this collection could be nothing less than extraordinary: Meisel surrounded himself with emblematic collaborators such as Karl Templer on styling, Pat McGrath on makeup, and Guido Palau on hair. This collaboration with leading figures in the fashion industry is further proof of the authenticity and singularity of this project.
The collection, titled “Steven Meisel New York,” is a true love letter to the photographer’s hometown. Beyond the garments, Meisel captured the essence of New York through portraits of 26 people who have become integral to his story as a photographer. Among them are his alter ego, Linda Evangelista, as well as other models, friends, and collaborators from both past and present.
Steven Meisel has always been a fascinating enigma who pushed the boundaries of fashion with his complex and provocative photographs. Now, his magical and unique vision is within everyone’s reach, brought to life in this remarkable collection. It is the transformation of a fashion legend into an accessible reality for all.
