Jean-Marie Périer

"There was a period of twelve years during which I could do anything. There were no budget constraints and no agents. We were all young and no one had an 'image' to manage. Today, it’s completely different."

As of 1975, Jean-Marie Périer started focusing solely on directing publicity films and movies in Paris. He returned to photography in the nineties, collaborating with Elle. It is during this period that he shot L'univers des créateurs, images that showcased his fascination for the fashion world.

"Designers have the talent, the brains, the vision and the money. Nobody can match Karl Lagerfeld. If he wants an iceberg for his show, someone will make sure he gets one from Sweden pronto. These are today's rockstars, the new Rolling Stones."

Jean-Marie Périer has published several books: Mes années 60 (1998), Jean-Marie Périer (2008) with over 400 portraits, and Rencontres (2012). He later revealed souvenirs from his days on the road with some of that era’s most influential artists.