A muse and a photographer, timeless beauty from age 60 to 92.

A remarkable photographic journey, chronicling 33 years of capturing the timeless beauty of the iconic Carmen Dell’Orefice. Renowned photographer Fadil Berisha’s lens has gracefully documented Carmen Dell’Orefice’s journey from age 60 to 92, showcasing her enduring elegance and allure through the decades.

This book is not only a celebration of her contributions to the world of fashion but also a testament to the enduring power of beauty and grace. With her timeless appeal, Carmen continues to be an inspiration to generations of readers and fashion enthusiasts.

As quoted by Pamela Fiori, the editor of the book, who is also a close friend of Carmen and Fadil:

“Ask Fadil who his favorite is and he has one ecstatic reply: Carmen!
Hence, the book that you hold in your hands. For thirty-three years, he has captured Carmen in every conceivable pose, backdrop, outfit, and mood. He even photographed her in the nude—astonishingly at 91 years old.

From image to image, Fadil shows us the many sides and expressions of Carmen. “The woman of a thousand faces,” he calls her.

But even he admits that she is much more than just a face. Carmen is complete. Not just elegant, relevant.”

To quote the author, Fadil Berisha, he always stated that “You get to shoot models once or twice and then you get bored with the same outcome whereas with Carmen every shot is different and new, she has always something exciting to give — great emotion.”

Says Fadil: “When people see this book, the men will fall in love all over again, and the women will say “She’s who I want to be — someone to aspire to.”