Mario Sorrenti

Mario Sorrenti has been an important part of contemporary fashion photography since he came onto the scene in the early 1990s. Born in Naples, Italy, Sorrenti grew up in New York and as a young adult quickly developed a love for experimenting with image-making predominantly through photography, but also painting.

Sorrenti’s photographs are characterized by confident, experimental compositions and a sophisticated use of color and light. He has shot for Vogue Hommes, French Vogue, Italian Vogue, W, The New York Times, Self Service, iD, Document, and Another, among other publications. His commercial clients include Calvin Klein, Ferragamo, Chanel, Bulgari, Hugo Boss, Jil Sander, Tom Ford, Dior Beauty, Estée Lauder, Shiseido, Revlon and Yves Saint Laurent.

Sorrenti has published several books, including most recently his “Kate” book by Phaidon. His work is held in the permanent collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the National Portrait Gallery both in London.

“Edge of The Sea” is Sorrenti and his protégé daughter Gray’s first ever collaboration. Together they reimagined limited edition jars for luxury cosmetic brand La Mer using images they captured of the ocean. From a selection of beautiful black and white photographs taken by the pair in Mallorca and St. Barths, two were chosen to reinvent the cult classic white La Mer jar.

Discussing the project, Sorrenti said, “The design is an extension of our photography. It is about sharing what inspires me and getting her to share what inspires her…collaborating with Gray and to be a part of her becoming an artist is a dream come true.”

Since its release the collaboration has received prominent coverage from Vogue, Vanity Fair and Allure Magazine.