David Bailey. Eighties. Art Edition No. 1-100, "Yves Saint Laurent," 1981

David Bailey. Eighties. Art Edition No. 1-100, "Yves Saint Laurent," 1981

TASCHEN Publishing | Collector's Edition of 100 numbered copies

Shoulder pads, backcombed hair, and vibrant colors: David Bailey stages the eighties in an exclusive art edition with a signed print by Yves Saint Laurent.

With Eighties. Art Edition No. 1–100, TASCHEN presents an exceptional collector’s edition by British fashion and portrait photographer David Bailey, who visually shaped the decade of eccentricity like few others. This exclusive set includes the book Eighties in a high-quality slipcase and the signed inkjet print Yves Saint Laurent, 1981, both personally signed by David Bailey.

The edition compiles iconic fashion, portrait, and magazine editorial photographs from titles like Vogue, Vogue Paris, and Tatler, featuring stars and style icons such as Naomi Campbell, Grace Jones, Tina Turner, Jerry Hall, Catherine Deneuve, Princess Diana, and Christy Turlington. Bailey’s images translate the explosive mix of glamour, daring, and radical style of the 80s into visual documents of the era that retain their energy.

The content, as extravagant as the 80s:

• Signed print Yves Saint Laurent, 1981 (38.2 × 38.2 cm)
• Book Eighties in black slipcase, also signed by David Bailey
• Editorials, fashion photographs, and portraits from leading magazines of the 1980s
• Iconic images of Naomi Campbell, Grace Jones, Jerry Hall, Christy Turlington, Catherine Deneuve, and many more
• Highlights of photography from the haute couture, runway, and ready-to-wear scenes
• A visual record of the era of glamour, excess, neon colors, and power dressing.

The photographer:

David Bailey (born 1938) is considered one of the pioneers of modern photography. After achieving fame during the swinging sixties, he revolutionized portrait and fashion photography with new perspectives, a direct style, and iconic compositions. His work has shaped the visual understanding of fashion and pop culture for decades.

Collector's Edition Details:

• Limited edition: 100 numbered copies
• Dimensions: 28.4 × 36 cm
• Pages: 292
• Language: English
• ISBN: 978-3-8365-9946-7
• Hardcover, in slipcase

A special edition that captures the iconic aesthetic of the 80s in all its extravagance, power, and visual intensity: exclusive, limited, and created for true collectors.