Blow Up

Blow Up Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni was a film loosely based on the life of David Bailey and was one of the first films I ever saw relating to the Fashion Biz. In fact, it was the first time I was ever
exposed to fashion from the vantage point of a photographer. It was a
real eye opener for me in many respects and may have subconsciously
effected how I perceived myself within the “BIZ”. Things have certainly
changed however. If I treated models the way David Hemmings did, the
chances of my getting models in the future would be severely diminished
and I would probably get a swift kick in the Balls! I really love the
set designs, the clothing and the make-up & hair. Some serious
experimentation was going on here and the creative spirit of the 60’s
time frame is so well expressed throughout the film. Also, check out the
music, tantalizingly tacky with a scene of the Yardbirds doing a gig at a club in London. Both
Sarah Miles and Vanessa Redgrave are absolutely wonderful in this cult
film. There is also an appearance with model Veruschka von Lehndorff.

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