About the Author

Richard Phibbs brings an artist's eye to every photograph he takes — in advertising and editorial, fine art, and his personal work. His work has appeared in major publications worldwide. He has shot advertising campaigns for iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, and Calvin Klein. His fine art photography is in the private collections of many notable collectors. Phibbs's portraits present varied subjects — from Meryl Streep to Rafael Nadal, from Beyonce to Bernard-Henri Levy. Phibbs is also an experienced director. He is currently working on a project that he filmed in Turkey. Phibbs's passion is photography. His provocative book, Chasing Beauty, published in 2010, highlights a decade's worth of work from his archive. Phibbs's compassion for his longtime causes — animal rescue and children with AIDS, are his inspiration. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of New York. Richard Phibbs was born and raised in Western Canada. He lives in New York City.

Alfredo Paredes is Executive Vice President of Global Creative Services, Polo Store Development and Home Collection Design Studio. He is known for bringing Mr. Lauren's cinematic vision to life in Ralph Lauren stores around the globe and leading Ralph Lauren Home's creative direction, design, and advertising. Parades passionately serves on the National Board of Trustees for Design Industry Foundation Fighting Aids (DIFFA) and sits on The Empire State Pride Agenda's Board of Directors. Parades was born and raised in Miami, Florida, attended the Art Institute of Atlanta, and currently resides in Manhattan and East Hampton, New York.