Fabien Baron was born in Antony, France in 1959. He studied at Arts Appliqués in Paris from 1975-76 before taking a job in the art department at L’Equipe. In 1982 he moved from Paris to New York, first working at Self and GQ magazines. In 1987 he designed the prototype for New York Woman and was the magazine’s art director for its first year. While there, he was appointed creative director of Italian Vogue and began dividing his time between New York and Milan. He returned to New York in 1990 to open his company Baron & Baron and guide the relaunch of Interview Fabien Baron was born in Antony, France in 1959. He studied at Arts Appliques in Paris from 1975-76 before taking a job in the art department at L’Equipe. In 1982 he moved from Paris to New York, first working at Self and GQ magazines. In 1987 he designed the prototype for New York Woman and was the magazine’s art director for its first year. While there, he was appointed creative director of Barney’s store. In 1988 Baron became creative director of Italian Vogue and began dividing his time between New York and Milan. He returned to New York in 1990 to open his company Baron & Baron and guide the relaunch of Interview magazine. In 1992 he became creative director of Harper’s Bazaar, for which he has won numerous awards from the American Society of Magazine Editors and the Society of Publication Designers. Baron & Baron has designed advertising campaigns for many of the leading names in fashion, including Issey Miyake, Hugo Boss, Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Pucci, Micheal Kors and Norma Kamali. Baron is creative director at Calvin Klein. The studio’s portfolio also includes creative direction of Madonna’s Sex book, Erotica video, and album packaging; the design of Robert Altman’s Prêt-a-Porter book; and graphic identities for Ian Shrager Hotels. Baron has overseen a number of fragrance launches, including Issey Miyake’s L ‘Eau d’Issey and Calvin Klein’s cK one.

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