Born September 25, 1947 in Ravenna, Italy, Paolo Roversi's debut in photography was as a reporter at the age of 20, concentrating mostly on portraiture. It was only several years later that he became interested in fashion photography in Paris, where he has lived and worked since 1973. In 1980, when Polaroid released their instant 8 x 10" film Paolo Roversi found his landmark and over the years, his work appears in many magazines on the international circuit: Vogue (Italian, American, British, French & Japanese editions), L’Uomo Vogue, Arena H omme +, ID, W Magazine, New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair. Advertising campaigns signed by him include Giorgio Armani, Comme des Garçons, Christian Dior, Alberta Ferretti, Romeo Gigli, Givenchy, Krizia, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Yohji Yamamoto, Mulberry, Kenzo, Dunhill, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Clarins, Lanvin and many other luxury brands. He has directed commercials for Chanel, Dim, Evian, Gervais, Kenzo, Woolmark, Galeries Lafayette & Lancôme. Download full biography here