Inspiration behind 1999 Max Factor photoshoot?

[drivebitch 1,860]

Does anyone know what inspired this photoshoot or which era it’s inspired by? Early 20th century? 1920s? 1930s? It was so well-done. The aesthetic looks familiar. 

[A. A. Aardvark 4,842]

i still have the postcards

[EgoRod 5,451]

I don't think there was any particular inspiration. They are all  cropped and styled like Old Hollywood glamour shots. The lighting and setting  are contemporary glamour fashion shots . And there's just a bunch of different head pieces and fascinators.

While is a cute photoshoot I never found it really interesting. Within her standards I mean. It's a bit average women's beauty magazine spread.

[Redha DBL 7,348]

Everything Madonna 1999 is pure perfection. 

[Starchild 3,077]

There are definitely references to Art Deco and 1930s Old Hollywood glamour.

In the commercials, she's seen 'backstage' in makeup and seated on director's chairs, surrounded by cameras.

The product is called Max Factor Gold, so the inspo probably comes from the 'Golden Age Of Hollywood'.

[Drownedboy 1,676]

wow and I had not seen ever that nude coach picture, and there´s something really off about it. Not flattering at all.

[Leona Helmsley 9,418]

@drivebitch thanks for that! i read years ago the official M biography by Lucy obrien and never talk about that.... thanks for the discovery!

[Leona Helmsley 9,418]

@drivebitch.... but yes look a lot very '20s

[Voguerista 11,816]

I loved this shoot! Just so beautiful! 

[Starchild 3,077]

22 hours ago, Drownedboy said:

wow and I had not seen ever that nude coach picture, and there´s something really off about it. Not flattering at all.

Well, it's an outtake and her pose is awkward.

[drivebitch 1,860]

On 12/7/2023 at 5:46 PM, Starchild said:

There are definitely references to Art Deco and 1930s Old Hollywood glamour.

In the commercials, she's seen 'backstage' in makeup and seated on director's chairs, surrounded by cameras.

The product is called Max Factor Gold, so the inspo probably comes from the 'Golden Age Of Hollywood'.

Probably because everyone has become so used to Photoshop and you can see the folds in her skin from twisting her body into that position.  

[drivebitch 1,860]

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[Ayham 5,483]

30 minutes ago, drivebitch said:

[Ayham 5,483]

These 2 shots were my favorite!!! Especially the last one!!! 😍😍😍

[Ayham 5,483]

But till this day I’m not sure why they did the nude session?!! Wasn’t a bit over for makeup commercial? 🙂

[Donna 16,448]

9 minutes ago, Ayham said:

But till this day I’m not sure why they did the nude session?!! Wasn’t a bit over for makeup commercial? 🙂

It's Madonna of course!  Any chance to get naked!!