Going Rogue

Fashion's Visual Legacy: Phyllis Posnick on Working with Penn, Newton & Leibovitz


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Jill welcomes legendary Vogue editor Phyllis Posnick for an intimate conversation about her extraordinary career that helped define fashion photography for decades. Karen Mulligan— agent and long-time studio manager for Annie Leibovitz—joins the discussion, offering insights into the collaborative process between editors and photographers. From her Long Island beginnings to becoming one of the most influential editors at Vogue, Posnick shares intimate stories about her collaborations with photography giants Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, and Steven Klein. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of her most memorable shoots, the creative problem-solving that saved seemingly impossible situations, and her unique methodology for blending high fashion with compelling visual narratives. Posnick also reflects on the invaluable mentorship she received from Anna Wintour and Alexander Lieberman while offering aspiring creatives her hard-earned wisdom about patience, thorough preparation, and the collaborative spirit essential to creating iconic fashion imagery. This episode is an expert tutorial in visual storytelling from one of the industry's most respected visionaries.

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