L.A. Style explores the distinct aesthetic of Los Angeles through the lens of Herb Ritts, capturing the interplay of fashion, celebrity, and urban landscape in the late 20th century. The photographs employ strong contrasts and sculptural forms, emphasizing a clean, polished look that defines the aspirational mood of the city.
The collection presents a curated set of images that highlight themes of glamour, beauty, and cultural identity, using iconic settings and natural light characteristic of Southern California. Ritts’ visual approach blends fine art with commercial photography, resulting in portraits and compositions that evoke both elegance and rawness.
L.A. Style was published by Getty Publications in 2012 and spans 224 pages of Herb Ritts’ influential work.