In honor of legendary street style photographer Bill Cunningham (who passed away last week), this week’s spotlight post is dedicated to him.
Life of Bill Cunningham
Bill Cunningham (1929 – 2016) was a New Yorker at heart and a street style photographer at mind. His iconic pictures of the everyday fashion of the New Yorkers have been a feature in fashion since the 1970’s. Born and bred in Boston, and two months at Harvard University, he moved to New York when he was 19. From an early age he got in touch with fashion, a love that would last his entire life. Before becoming a fashion photographer he designed and created women hats. Famous people such as Marilyn Monroe och Jackie Kennedy wore his creations. His photographies were discovered in the late 1970’s by the New York Times and he had regular columns in the paper until his death. Bicycling around New York in his blue jacket and constantly working, he captured it all.
Legacy of Bill Cunningham
The corner of 57th street and 5th avenue was one of his favorite spots to capture street style fashion from. With his eye for fashion he picked up current trends, as well as introducing new designers to a wider audience. Cunningham was more interested in the style of ordinary people rather than styled celebrities, a perspective he remained true to during his time as photographer. He saw the city and the fashion transform through his lens for over 40 years. When people looked at the fashion of the runway, Cunningham focused on the fashion of the people. Cunningham have done several exhibitions through the years and in 2010 a documentary about his life was made. Street style fashion, and fashion in general, is changed through the mind and eye of one brilliant fashion icon.
Thank you Bill.
Great post! I love his work.
Christina ♥ https://caliope-couture.com
He was so talented! Xx
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Bill is such a legend and made an major impact on fashion and street style. He is definitely missed!
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He had indeed, he kind of rewrote the game! Xx
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This is a real loss :(((
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It is indeed! Xx
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Yes, we have truly loved a photography idol. Such sad news.
xoxo, Vanessa
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Indeed, but thankfully his left a work for us to protect! Xx
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Such sad news. He was truly a legend!
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He was indeed, so talented! Xx
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Amazing tribute! Great post! Thanks for sharing! Have a fabulous weekend!
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Thank you love, same to you! Xx
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Beautiful post! It’s so nice of you, he is still a legend!
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His legacy will keep the memory of him alive! Xx
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May his soul RIP! He was so talented <3
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He was talented indeed, so lovely! Xx
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He’s such a legend! R.I.P
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
He is indeed, his legacy will outlive us all! Xx
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Such an amazing man!
Amy Ann
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Truly! Xx
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He’s proof that age is just a number, RIP a very talented man.
Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
He really is, hope that I can work passionately for so long too! Xx
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Long live Bill! <3
– Bianca
Definitely! Xx
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What a creative soul. He will be missed in New York for sure. Thanks for sharing his story with us!
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Creative soul is a perfect word to describe him, he had an eye for so much! Xx
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A great tribute! xx
moorizzla
Thank you! Xx
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Wonderful post, a real talent. Gemma x
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Thank you! He was indeed! Xx
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Such a sad day in fashion. This man was so incredibly talented, but his legacy lives on through so many people he’s inspired. Loved this post!
Xo,
Miki
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His legacy will definitely continue, by his photos and the impression he left! Xx
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Great tribute! Very talented man!!
Xoxo,
Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}
He was indeed! Xx
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Wow! Your blog is so lovely! I really like your approach – very interesting info! I’ll definitely come back to read more!
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Thank you! Xx
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Great post 🙂
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Thank you! Xx
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I really want to see that Bill Cunningham documentary
xo
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It’s a really good one! Xx
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I was so upset when I saw the news, the was just such a perfect photographer of street style. He will always be remembered.
Have a great day, xx
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He was so talented and contributed with so much! Xx
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This was such a crushing loss. Bill Cunningham is an icon in every sense of the world, I think more so for what he contributed to street photography (basically creating it) rather than fashion. He was such a visionary and talent like his is few and far between.
Few and far between is definitely a statement that captures his status and the work he did! He did so much for street style fashion! Xx
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I didn’t know about him until all the outpourings of affection came out after his death. What a talented man he was!
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He was truly amazing! Xx
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What a lovely post, so sad though, but love that you dedicated it to him 🙂
Ofc, his life was incredible and he’s worthy of all recognition and dedication! Xx
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Such a lovely tribute!
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Thank you! Xx
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oh what a cute photographer! thats so fun he made hats!
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Right? He lived a long and adventurous life! Xx
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This is a terrible sad story for the industry! Long live Bill!!!!!
Thenewgirl.me
It is indeed! Bill was the best! Xx
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I had the pleasure of spotting Bill on several occasions during fashion week and a few times on the street! Every single time I saw him, he was there and gone in a flash before I could ever take a great photo of him. I’m happy I saw him in action though, doing what he does best! He really shaped street style photography.
xo
N
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That such a lovely story and lovely memories to carry with! I bet he was amazing to view in action! Thank you for sharing! Xx
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Love this post.. so beautiful.
RIP Bill
xo.
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Hopefully it captured some of his spirit! Xx
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Too sad he has passed, but what a life!
-Kati
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His life was incredible and so simple at the same time! Xx
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