Fabien Baron
| Fabien Baron | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1959 Antony, France |
| Nationality | French, American |
| Education | Ecole des Arts Appliqués |
| Occupation | Art Director |
| Website | |
| www.baron-baron.com | |
Fabien Baron (born, Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, 1959) is a French art director and magazine editor. He is Editorial Director of Interview magazine.
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[edit] Life and career
Baron is the founder and creative director of Baron & Baron - an art direction and marketing company. Baron "has shaped the images of Calvin Klein and Burberry. He has created lucrative perfumes for half a dozen designers, including Giorgio Armani."[1]
[edit] Career overview
- 1982: Creative Director for Barneys New York.
- 1988-1990: Italian Vogue. Art Director, under editor Franca Sozzani.
- 1990: Interview Magazine. Creative Director, under Ingrid Sischy.
- 1990: Founded Baron & Baron, Inc.
- 1992: Harper’s Bazaar. Creative Director, in partnership with late editor-in-chief Liz Tilberis.
- 1992-present: Creative Director of Calvin Klein.
- 2000–2002: Arena Homme Plus. Editor-in-chief and Design Director.
- 2001: Residential furniture line with Cappellini.
- 2002: Contract furniture line with Bernhardt.
- 2003-2008: French Vogue. Creative Director, under editor-in-chief, Carine Roitfeld.
- 2008-Present: Interview Magazine. Editorial Director.
[edit] Awards
- 25 FiFi awards for design and advertising from the Fragrance Foundation.
- 2 ASME awards of excellence for design and photography from the American Society of Magazine Editors.
- 2 TIME top ten covers of the year.
- 25 SPD gold and silver awards for art direction from the Society of Publication Designers.
- CFDA special award for influence in art direction from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
- APPM 22nd annual Advertising Awards: 2006 "Le Grand Prix" for fragrance advertising.
[edit] References
- ^ Horyn, Cathy (September 26, 2008). "Fabien Baron: The Art Director As Star" The New York TImes. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
Coleman, David (October 21, 2007). "Design Revolutionaries" New York Magazine. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
- ^ Horyn, Cathy (September 26, 2008). "Fabien Baron: The Art Director As Star" The New York TImes. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
