We'reused to seeing stars in glamorous photo shoots, but Harper’s BAZAAR took it toa whole new level unveiling their 2015ICONS portfolio on Thursday. Fashion maven Carine Roitfeld along with legendaryphotographer Jean-Paul Goude created a 17-page portfolio for the fashion magazine's September issue highlighting nine oftoday's icons including Katy Perry, Oprah and Mariah Carey.
The incredible shoot showsthese stars and more dressed as their iconic inspirations from MarieAntoinette to Aphrodite, Joan of Arc to Elizabeth Taylor. “An icon transcends time. Liz was so fabulousand decadent and had a style that evolved with the years ...and I’m sure I’llbe married just as many times,” Katy saidon why she chose Elizabeth Taylor.
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Katy Perry dressed as Elizabeth Taylor Photo: Jean-Paul Goude/ Andy Warhol Artwork © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Mariahopted to pose as Marie Antoinette for the shoot saying, “I’m prettymuch the opposite of Marie Antoinette, but it’s always fun to throw on acostume.” The singer wore a Tom Ford corset, Manolo Blahnik shoes and a Le Vestiaire jacket, skirt, petticoats and stockings.
Mariah Carey as Marie Antoinette Photo: Jean-Paul Goude
Meanwhile,Dakota Johnson took on the impressive Aphrodite as her icon donning a Neosport wetsuitand Dior boots. “In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the primary image offeminine divine love," the Fifty Shades of Grey actress told the magazine. "Tome, she embodies the power of love and pleasure, and represents the mystery andintricacy of women.”
Dakota Johnson as Aphrodite Photo: Jean-Paul Goude
And Oprah is knownfor her big heart and giving nature, which is why choosing Glinda the GoodWitch as her icon makes sense. "The Wizard of Oz is one of myfavorite spiritual tales, and Glinda is a spiritual goddess," the formertalk show host told the magazine. "I love when she says to Dorothy,‘You’ve always had the power.’ That is the message for all of us: You’re bornwith it, you always have it. It doesn’t matter how many yellow brick roads yougo down, it’s always right there in your heart.”
Oprah as Glinda the Good Witch Photo: Jean-Paul Goude
Otherstars featured include Jessica Chastain, RosieHuntington-Whiteley and Willow Smith. And, for the firsttime, Carine's quarterly global feature also includes a male icon,model/actor/musician Lucky Blue, who appears as Liberace.
The Harper’s BAZAAR September issue will hitnewsstands in the U.S. on August 18.
