Chris von Wangenheim (February 21, 1942 - April, 1981) was a top fashion photographer of the late 1960s through early 1980s. He was born in Wroclaw during the German occupation, and moved to New York in 1965 where he worked as a photographer's assistant until 1967. He began working for the American edition of Harper's Bazaar in 1968 and at the Italian edition of Harper's Bazaar from 1970. In 1972 American Vogue became his primary outlet but he also worked for the German, French and Italian editions of Vogue as well as for Esquire, Playboy, Interview and Viva. He is also well known for his successful advertisements for Christian Dior, Calvin Klein and Revlon. February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1942 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days. ... 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of notable photographers in the art, documentary and fashion traditions. ... Events and trends The 1960s was a turbulent decade of change around the world. ... Events and trends The 1980s marked an abrupt shift towards more conservative lifestyles after the momentous cultural revolutions which took place in the 1960s and 1970s and the definition of the AIDS virus in 1981. ... . Wrocław, formerly Breslau (Polish Wrocław ( [:vrɔʦwaf]), German Breslau, Czech Vratislav, Hungarian: Boroszló, Latin: Wratislavia; many Polish documents in English use the spelling Wroclaw) is the capital of Silesia in southwestern Poland, situated on the Oder River. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... Harpers Bazaar is a world-renowned fashion magazine. ... Harpers Bazaar is a world-renowned fashion magazine. ... Vogue can refer to: Vogue, a fashion magazine vogue, a style of dance Melchior de Vogüé (1848-1910), French writer This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Vogue can refer to: Vogue, a fashion magazine vogue, a style of dance Melchior de Vogüé (1848-1910), French writer This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... This article is about the title. ... Playboy is an adult entertainment magazine, or pornography magazine, founded in 1953 by Hugh Hefner, which has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc. ... interview An interview is a conversation between two or more people where questions are asked to obtain information about the interviewee. ... Viva can refer to a defense in presenting a thesis: Thesis committee Viva can also refer to a person: Viva (Warhol Superstar) or a Spanish/Italian expression: Vive, Viva This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Christian Dior ( January 21, 1905 – October 24, 1957) was an influential French fashion designer. ... A Calvin Klein advertisement Calvin Klein (born November 19, 1942, The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States) as Richard Klein, is a well-known fashion designer. ... Revlon (NYSE: REV) is an American cosmetics company. ...

At the peak of his success Chris von Wangenheim died in a car crash in April 1981.

External links

• Chris von Wangenheim at Staley Wise (http://www.staleywise.com/collection/wangenheim/wangenheim.html)