Blog on Fashion & Culture Photography: Collecting & Interiors
Our online blog is our living archive and educational resource for all things archival fashion photography. Here, you’ll find expert collecting guides, interior styling strategies, in-depth artist spotlights, installation case studies, and quarterly market digests—curated to enlighten, inspire and equip you with the knowledge to appreciate, acquire, and display exceptional imagery.
Artist Spotlight
A closer look at the vision, process, and legacy of the artists behind our most iconic works.
Collector's Guide
Expert insights and practical tips for discovering, collecting, and caring for fine art fashion photography.
Les Études
A deeper exploration of photography, style, and cultural context through essays, interviews, and visual studies.
Market Advisory
Guidance for collectors seeking to navigate the art market with confidence, from valuation and provenance to investment insights and private acquisitions.
6. Print Date in Photography: What Collectors Need to Know
Vintage, later, or estate print: the print date of a fine art photograph matters far more than most collectors realize. Our guide explains the differences and what to ask before you buy.
The Met Gala 2026: Fashion Is Art
The Met has announced this year's Gala theme: "Fashion Is Art." More than a dress code, it is a curatorial statement. The theme extends directly from the Costume Institute's spring 2026 exhibition ...
Lillian Bassman: Bazaar and Beyond at The Met Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art turns its lens on one of fashion photography's most daring visionaries with Lillian Bassman: Bazaar and Beyond, a long-overdue celebration of an artist who consistent...
Frieze Los Angeles 2026 signals A Structural Market Shift for collecting photography
Frieze Los Angeles 2026 signals a major shift in the photography market. With an unprecedented presence of dedicated photography booths, the fair positions photography as a core pillar of contempor...
Photography Celebrated as National Heritage
As France prepares to mark the 200th anniversary of photography, the 2026–2027 bicentennial represents more than a commemorative milestone. It signals a powerful repositioning of the medium itself....
Remembering Brigitte Bardot
With the passing of Brigitte Bardot on December 28, 2025, the world has been reminded of the singular power of her image. Bardot was more than a cinematic legend or a fashion muse. She embodied a n...
MIAMI ART BASEL WEEK 2025
This year’s Miami Art Basel Week confirmed that photography is thriving, even in a painting-dominated market: record blue-chip sales at Basel, a focused program at photoMIAMI, and a surge of digit...
The Art of Irving Penn Sets New Auction Record at Phillips New York
At Phillips New York’s October auctions, The Art of Irving Penn achieved a record-breaking sale of $567,600 for Ginkgo Leaves, New York (1990), reaffirming the artist’s enduring influence and the s...
Man Ray: "When Objects Dream" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Discover Man Ray: When Objects Dream at The Metropolitan Museum of Art — a landmark exhibition exploring the artist’s radical reinvention of photography through his iconic rayographs. On view from ...
4. Rarity and Edition Size in Photography Collecting
As part of The Selects Gallery Collectors’ Guide, this article explores one of the most influential factors in determining a photograph’s market value: rarity and edition size. Understanding how ed...
5. The Cultural and Historical Value of Photography
Photography has always been more than an art form. It is a witness to history. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, certain photographs hold important historical and cultural value, offering a firsthand ...
What makes Contact Sheets Special?
Contact sheets are prints displaying all of the images from a roll of film. The term contact sheet comes from the process of manually developing and processing the film, cutting the negatives in...
3. Collecting Photography: Subject Matter
When determining whether to buy a piece of art, one of the most important aspects to consider is the subject matter and style. The subject matter defines the emotional and cultural value of the ...
2. Collecting Photography: The Importance of the Artist’s Reputation
One of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a work of art is the reputation of the artist. This reputation not only determines the monetary value of the piece but also its cult...
1. The Ten Essential Criteria for Collecting Fine Art Photography
With its relatively recent recognition as a fine art, photography has steadily gained prominence. What was once seen primarily as a tool to document moments and people has now become a respected...
Louvre Couture: Art and Fashion
The worlds of art and fashion have always shared a symbiotic relationship, with each inspiring and enriching the other in profound and lasting ways. This interplay is more evident than ever with...
Photography’s Revival as a Collectible Art Form
As seen in The New York Times & The Economist In October 2024, two major publications highlighted the growing importance of photography as a collectible art form for galleries, coll...
Modern Photography: A True Art Form
We are witnessing a dramatic shift in modern photography, solidifying its status as a true art form once and for all. Historically, photography has been less developed than other classical mediu...
C-print vs. Silver gelatin vs. Platinum Print: Understanding the differences
In the realm of fine art photography, the choice of printing method profoundly influences not only the visual impact of an image but also its durability, rarity, and value. Among the most recogn...
How to Choose a Photograph for Your Art Collection
Building an art collection is an exciting endeavor, and incorporating photographs can add a unique dimension to your collection. However, selecting the right photographs for your art collection ...
10 Ways to integrate Fashion Photography into your Home Decor
Looking to elevate your space with timeless elegance, a touch of glamour or bold personality? Fashion photography can be a powerful interior design statement. From iconic black-and-white portrai...
How to Create a Gallery Wall
A Gallery wall is an easy way to add character to any living space. However, hanging and curating a gallery wall can be daunting. So, we've created a step by step guide on how to assemble your v...
Fashion Photography at Auction: A Rising Force in the Art Market
Fashion photography has peppered the lots of photography sales in recent decades, mirroring the growing interest museums and institutions have shown in fashion photography since the mid-20th centur...
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS
IS FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY ART?
Is fashion photography art?A very strong article published by Les Echos about the relationship between art and Fashion photography in the context of a Sarah Moon exhibition at the Musée d'Art moder...