Own what will surely be a rare and coveted piece when it hits shelves in November 2015.Born in the Brazilian countryside, and nearly six feet tall by the age of 14, Gisele Bündchen grew from humble roots into the most successful supermodel in the world. Prices begin at $700, but if that’s throwing you off, this should make you reconsider – the supermodel is donating her proceeds from the sale of the book to charity. Available as an art edition and as a collector’s edition, a limited run of 1000 copies will be produced, each signed by Bundchen herself. She has been regarded as the last remaining supermodel, and with such a career to look back on, it’s not hard to imagine why. She has appeared in the pages of Visionaire more than a few times over the years, including her most recent appearance in 64 ART. Bundchen has been the face of nearly every major fashion brand worth mentioning, including Chanel, Dior, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana and Louis Vuitton. Other photographers to have shot Bundchen include Steven Meisel, Inez and Vinoodh, Paolo Roversi and Mario Testino.
She has been shot by a who’s who of photographers, including Irving Penn, who lensed the iconic nude photo that is the cover of the book. Since her debut, Gisele has walked 450 fashion shows (with Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel, Givenchy and Prada among them) and has covered more than 1,000 magazines. It also includes commentary from Bundchen’s friends and notable industry heavyweights on what it was like to witness a girl from the Brazilian countryside transform into the highest paid model in the world. This tome features over 300 photographs – a small amount considering the weight of Bundchen’s career. With a stamp of approval from McQueen, Gisele went on to score a British Vogue cover – the first of many for the woman who would soon become one of the most recognizable faces in the world. She got her big break after walking in Alexander McQueen’s Spring 1998 “Rain” show, when she was 18.
Gisele was just 14 when she moved to Sao Paulo to pursue her modeling career after being scouted while at a shopping mall. In celebration of this incredible feat, she is releasing a personally curated book with Taschen that reflects back on her outstanding career. The Brazilian model has been ruling the catwalk and the fashion industry for almost two decades. Few models have ever been, or will ever be, as successful as Gisele Bundchen.
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