Remembering Herb Ritts Iconic Images The Hollywood Reporter -

Remembering Herb Ritts’ Iconic Images – The Hollywood Reporter

Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, 1990
Ritts captured the supermodel moment with his 1990 shot of, from left: Stephanie Seymour, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Tatjana Patitz and Naomi Campbell. "Herb always saw the best in people," says Crawford, one of Ritts' most frequent subjects. "He wanted to capture you — as your best self."
The image was taken in Hollywood, Calif.
Richard Gere, 1977
Ritts, an L.A. native, took this iconic shot of Gere at a gas station in San Bernardino Calif., in 1977.
Christy Turlington, 1991
The photographer captured this image of model Christy Turlington, wearing Versace, in Milan, in 1991.
Tatjana, Veiled Head, Joshua Tree, 1988
German model Tatjana Patitz posed for Ritts in 1988 for an image featured on the October cover of British Vogue.
Wrapped Torso, Los Angeles, 1989
One of Ritts' many works no visible face, this 1989 piece shows off an Issey Miyake dress.
Tony in White, Hollywood, 1988
A frequent subject of Ritts', model Tony Ward most famously appeared in Ritts' Calvin Klein underwear campaign.
Versace, Veiled Dress, El Mirage, 1990
Gianni Versace worked with Ritts up until his 1997 death. This work, shot in 1990, was first used in Versace's couture catalog.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Point Dume, 1987
Olypimic Gold Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee ran for Ritts before her triumphant showing at 1988's Seoul games.
Woman in Sea, Hawaii, 1988
The woman in question, shot in Hawaii, is frequent Ritts subject Cindy Crawford.
Versace Dress, Back View, El Mirage, 1990
Another shot of Versace's dress, taken in the Arizona desert outside Sun City, was featured in the designer's couture catalog.