i sort of thought the most interesting thing about this article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/01/fashion/01ANNA.html

Was the mention of how american Vogue is the only magazine here in the states that still consistently commissions the old school and new-school "masters" of photography. The likes of Irving Penn, who I've always admired, but never really studied, Helmut Newton, and Richard Avedon stuck out to me so I've decided to post a few photos here.

Richard Avedon. (from richardavedon.com)













Helmut Newton.





and,
Irving Penn.







I think I'll make this a weekly thing checking out new and old photographers.