The photographer of stars and showbiz Patrick Demarchelier is dead. “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Patrick Demarchelier on March 31, 2022, at the age of 78. He leaves behind his wife Mia, his three sons Gustaf, Arthur, Victor and three grandchildren” can we read on the Instagram account of the photographer since yesterday.
He stood out in his early days by offering portraits of stars under a rebellious eye. Through She and Marie Claire, he then flew to the United States and worked for Vogues. His collaborations at the time are with Versace, Calvin Klein, Chanel. His name quickly becomes associated with different models like Kate Moss, whom he is involved in casting. His photos of Lady Di in the 1990s mark a new turning point in his career. Indeed, while the princess completely renewed her wardrobe at the time, Patrick Demarchelier was chosen to be the official photographer. He will make several covers of British Vogues with the latter.
At the same time, his pictures of Madonna or Angelina Jolie go around the world. His celebrity in the fashion world is such that his name is mentioned several times in the film. The devil wears Prada, satire of the world of fashion where Meryl Streep portrays a character inspired by Anna Wintour. The photographer born in Le Havre (Normandy, north-west of France), whose work was the subject of an exhibition in 2008 at the Petit-Palais in Paris, is also the author of numerous album covers, others for Elton John and Celine Dion.