Zandra is a major talent as well as being a very bright, approachable and affable lady. The Fashion and Textile Museum (London) are currently exhibiting Zandra Rhodes: Fifty Years of Fabulous from now until the end of January 2020. I recommend you go along and see the gowns in real life, I say this unreservedly the gowns are works of art.
Category: 1980s
The Many Beautiful Faces of Greta Scacchi – Actress, Model & Sublime Narrator
Greta looked amazing in this Anthony Price dress. When I explained to her, the concept behind the shoot being women who could have married Prince Charles she burst out laughing and I took this picture.
The Vanishing Sunset of Boulevard at LAX (80s USA)
We went up to his hotel room to look at the clothes. Where Michael had arranged them all over the place and set up an ironing board. As we talked he continued to iron clothes. I said “Michael don’t you want to get someone else to do that?” He smiled at me and said, “No Clive, I find it very therapeutic actually.” and ironed on.
Spaghetti, Harpers & Vivienne Lynn
I first met the Spaghetti people the divine Nadia and Suomi La Valle in 1979, at that moment I was … More
The beautiful Anabella Corro, 1920s chic & the Beverley Hills taxi ride
Ritz Newspaper asked me to photograph a selection of stunning 1920s jewelled dresses. Somehow the stylist (forgive me I have … More
To Celebrate Reaching 50% of our #Kickstarter Crowdfunding Goal – I’ve added some Signed Limited Edition David Bowie and Mick Ronson Cards
I am delighted to announce we have reached just under (by a glorious £2.00!) 50% of our kickstarter crowdfunding goal … More
Ry Cooder – Guitar Genius and My Interview Fiasco At The Athenaeum Hotel (1988)
I kept saying “Yes, Arthur in a moment, can’t you see I’m trying to interview one of the greatest guitarists in the world”. I thought a faint smile drifted across Ry’s face but I think that was wishful thinking. Eventually Arthur could contain himself no longer and he said within earshot of Ry ” Mr Arrow you have toilet paper stuck on your forehead”.
Clive Arrowsmith – The Amazement & Amusement Exhibition at Holden Luntz Gallery Florida Continues to September 22nd, 2018
Really delighted that this is continuing – I have copied the press release below as I so like what they … More
The Floating Shapes of Issey Miyake (1989)
In my imagination I thought Miyake must have been influenced by the Marvel comics superhero Dr Doom (though I have no evidence of this) it’s just the flowing hooded cloak and the futuristic body armour gave the designs a really strong other worldly aesthetic.
French Vogue Beauty – The Ruby & The Diamond
French Vogue asked me to go and do a beauty shoot in Paris. I was married at the time and … More