After recently releasing the impressive 4-cover Claudia Schiffer issue, shot by Karl Lagerfeld, the new Stern FOTOGRAFIE Portfolio No. 62 showcases the works of Hedi Slimane, bringing an impressive overview of the works of the fashion designer turned photographer to the table.

“Known for his original vision, Hedi Slimane brings a simple, spare grace to the worlds of photography and fashion. Alternating melancholy and hope, Slimane’s images are composed with great precision. The classical lighting and compositions are paired with dark, intriguing narratives. Influenced by many genres, Slimane’s vision is fresh and tinged by a romantic sensibility. As with his work as creative director at Dior Homme, his masterly photographs are superbly crafted and sublime.

Slimane finds inspiration in the diverse realms of pop culture, nature, history—and the human form. This varied collection is sure to inspire. His subjects include Pete Doherty, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga—to mention a few.”

The issue will soon be released via teNeues.

Via Artschoolvets.

Today we can show you the full film, I Love USA, that Hedi Slimane created for TheCorner.com. Enjoy!

Designer/photographer Hedi Slimane turns his camera lens towards the iconic Rolls Royce, while Beck records the car engine for Dazed Digital.

“He might have been far too young to drive one, but Hedi Slimane’s obsession with the affluent car make Rolls Royce started when the photographer was only six years old. Sketching the car over and over in his note pad, little did young Slimane know that the car epitomises everything he would later on in life be known for, both as a fashion designer and as a photographer; pure luxury, explicit shapes and superior quality. Whether documenting London’s rock scene for a photo book, or rewriting the the rules of menswear as Creative Director of Dior Homme, Slimane has always brought those exact qualities to his work. Add to that his adolescent Rolls Royce fascination – which resulted in the purchase of two ‘Triple Black’ RR models – and the photographic collaboration between the two was just a question of time. Here, and on Nowness, we bring you the evidence of Hedi Slimane’s life long love affair with Rolls Royce. His attention to detail and way of transforming ordinary car details into objects of desire is not only a testament to his skills as a photographer, but also shows that it is difficult to make a Rolls Royce car look bad…”

Click here to hear Beck’s Rolls Royce engine recording. More photos follow.

For the new issue of Vogue Homme Japan, the magazine commissioned none other than Hedi Slimane to shoot one of the main stories in the issue. Entitled “The Americans”, Hedi Slimane goes west with the photoshoot, integrating lots of American classics into the images. The full story can be seen here.

After the jump a selection of Hedi Slimane’s photos for the new Vogue Homme Japan issue.