Mario Testino Auctions His Collection of Photos

With proceeds going to Lima’s Museo MATE, an upcoming Sotheby’s auction will see Mario Testino’s personal collection of photographs up for grabs. Over the years, Testino’s gathered an impressive body of work from the likes of Nan Goldin, Cindy Sherman, Richard Prince, Richard Mosse, Martin Parr and more. Testino established the non-profit Museo MATE five years ago to support local and global culture in Peru.

Manolo Blahnik Documentary Has a Fashion Month Release Date

A documentary about iconic shoe designer Manolo Blahnik has finally got a release date, after months of trailers and teasers. The film, narrated by Blahnik himself, will be out 29 September and features appearances by Anna Wintour, André Leon Talley, Naomi Campbell and others. The title “Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards” refers to Blahnik’s childhood obsession with shoes and lizards, yet the …

Upcoming Graphic Novel About Frida Kahlo

Illustrated by Vanna Vinci, the new graphic novel “Frida Kahlo: The Story Of Her Life” endeavors to illuminate her ups, downs, passions and immense talent. The story is set to be part fact and part fiction, and while the Mexican artist has been the subject of countless films, books, and more, this is the first graphic novel. Take a look at DazedDigital for preview imagery.