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Bill Cunningham’s Facades

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12.05.14
 

The legendary street photographer Bill Cunningham spent eight years creating his Facades project, which retrospectively marries architecture and fashion. His essay paired models in period dress at historical locations, the fashion reflecting the time of construction.

Bill Cunningham: Facades, New York Historical Society, until June 15
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