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Karim Sadli

Photographer

A Parisian London College of Communications graduate with a classic yet contemporary style, he has shot for Isabel Marant, Azzedine Alaia and British Vogue.

Karim Sadli

Fashion photographer Karim Sadli boasts an illustrious career that includes collaborations on international advertising campaigns for the likes of Balmain, Chanel, Givenchy, Hermes and Azzedine Alaïa, as well as editorials and covers for Man About Town, The Gentlewoman, 032c, The New York Times Style Magazine,  Vogue Paris, British Vogue and American Vogue.

A Parisian native, Sadli initially studied art and literature at the prestigious Paris-Sorbonne University. Moving to London shortly after his graduation, the young creative undertook a five-year degree in photography from the London College of Communication.

Currently represented by top talent agency Art + Commerce, alongside other prominent photographers such as Patrick DeMarchelier and Larry Fink, Sadli’s pared-back sets and signature minimalistic aesthetic have won him a legion of support from industry insiders and have also seen him work on a number of fashion films for Nars Cosmetics and Yves Saint Laurent accessories.

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NATIONALITYFrench
LOCATIONFrance
MEMBER SINCE2013

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Will Covid-19 Change Fashion Photography?

In the face of social distancing measures, photographers have embraced new modes of image-making on platforms like Zoom and FaceTime. But the long-term impact of the crisis could go even deeper.

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Will Covid-19 Change Fashion Photography?

In the face of social distancing measures, photographers have embraced new modes of image-making on platforms like Zoom and FaceTime. But the long-term impact of the crisis could go even deeper.


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François-Henri Pinault, Virgil Abloh, Kalpona Akter and Yara Shahidi Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition

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For the sixth annual BoF 500, celebrating the people shaping the global fashion industry, we focused our lens on change agents: the pioneers, disruptors, innovators and activists who are addressing fashion's most critical issues head on.


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The Creative Class | Karim Sadli, Photographer

BoF sits down with photographer Karim Sadli to discuss his personal and professional trajectory, from star literature student growing up in a rough Paris suburb to one of the most in-demand fashion photographers in the world.

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The Creative Class | Karim Sadli, Photographer

BoF sits down with photographer Karim Sadli to discuss his personal and professional trajectory, from star literature student growing up in a rough Paris suburb to one of the most in-demand fashion photographers in the world.


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The Creative Class | Robbie Spencer, Fashion Director

Miuccia Prada loves his work but his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. BoF sat down with Robbie Spencer, stylist and newly appointed fashion director at Dazed & Confused, to discuss his personal and professional journey.

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Robbie Spencer, Fashion Director

Miuccia Prada loves his work but his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. BoF sat down with Robbie Spencer, stylist and newly appointed fashion director at Dazed & Confused, to discuss his personal and professional journey.

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