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a male who appreciates the beauty of existence.

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kate moss backstage at christian lacroix, 1995.

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“I realized I had to stop it (LSD) or it would finish me off, but the realization I came to during those trips have made my life worthwhile. I discovered that everything is nothing. I mean, a tree is nothing, the a building is the same as a tree. Why am I here? For no reason at all, you know, because everything is nothing-only what you make of it. I decided the only reason for living is to create, to help make things blossom, otherwise there is no reason for existence.”

— Sharon Tate, as quoted by journalist Peter Evans in 1969. He knew both Sharon and Roman personally.

This quote was included in an article for the Sunday Mirror titled “The Sharon I Knew,” which was written by Peter Evans one day after Sharon’s passing.

Photos by Philippe Halsman, 1966.

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The heartbreaking black-and-white photograph captures baseball legend Joe DiMaggio openly weeping at the funeral of his ex-wife, Hollywood starlet Marilyn Monroe, in 1962. Following her sudden and tragic passing, DiMaggio assumed complete control of the private funeral arrangements, consciously barring Hollywood executives and prominent politicians to shield her final moments from public spectacle.

For the next 20 consecutive years, he safely arranged for fresh red roses to be delivered to her crypt three times a week. This deeply enduring emotional devotion presents his profound, unbreakable lifelong grief.

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kate moss backstage, 90s.

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Michael Jackson in Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2007 by Hedi Slimane, shot by Bruce Weber for L’Uomo Vogue Italia.

Often referred to as the King of Pop’s last magazine photoshoot, this cover for Italian Vogue was directed by Rushka Bergman who befriended Michael and eventually became his personal stylist afterwards.

Scanned by archaismstudio on Instagram

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In December of 2012 Ye performed at Revel in Atlantic City. Across his three-night run at Ovation Hall, Ye built a winter-themed world on stage complete with falling snow, towering screens, and visuals that shifted with every song.

One of the most iconic moments came when he performed in a fur-covered mask and all white look, earning the nickname “Kanyeti,” before later switching into a crystal-covered Maison Martin Margiela mask for the “Diamonds” remix.

The performance was raw, theatrical, and unpredictable, one of those performances that blurred the line between concert and art piece.

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The entry in 2002 of Gaspar Noé, Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel and the cast of Irreversible at the Cannes Film Festival, before the screening of the film: a moment that was about to upset the world of cinema and arouse controversy.

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Lana Wood at a photocall where she confirmed her role in “Diamonds Are Forever” (1971).

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Chloe Sevigny for Maison Martin Margiela SS 2000. Photographed by Mark Borthwick for Purple Magazine

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kate moss in los angeles dancing to michael jackson, 2000.

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Michelle Phillips watching Dennis Hopper on TV— Laurel Canyon, ca. 1968.

The two would later have an infamous 8-day marriage in 1970.

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Photographer: Jeanloup Sieff.

This image features actress Charlotte Rampling in a photograph taken by Jeanloup Sieff for Vogue Paris in 1970.

Rampling is wearing clothing from the Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1970 collection.

The photograph was published in the September 1970 issue of the magazine.

Jeanloup Sieff was a renowned French fashion photographer known for his black and white images.

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Cher, 1995. Pretty sure this is on the set of the Walking in Memphis video.

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Kirsten Dunst by Sofia Coppola, 2004

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Jade Jagger and Vincent Gallo for Belvedere vodka’s “Make It Rain” commercial, 2009

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Sharon Tate, photographed by Gene Gutowski during their Christmas holiday in Italy, 1968.

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Before the pilot of 'Friends' (1994-2004) aired, the cast— Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, & David Schwimmer all took a trip to Las Vegas, 1994.

James Burrows, said to them, “This is your last shot at anonymity. Once the show comes on the air, you guys will never be able to go anywhere without being hounded.”