Swoon – Pirelli unveils 2012 Calendar

Last year, Karl Lagerfeld took the Pirelli Calendar on a journey into the realm of classical history with his 36 black and white photographs inspired by Greek and Roman mythology. Largerfeld’s work brought the calendar into new territory and in doing so raised a few eyebrows. In contrast, the 2012 Pirelli Calendar represents a return to more traditional territory – shot on the island of Corsica, the eighteen black and white and seven colour images from the lens of Mario Sorrenti place a strong emphasis on natural beauty. Months after teaser photos first trickled out and were published by media outlets around the world, on the evening of 6 December the 2012 edition of the prestigious Pirelli Calendar was launched at “The Amory”, the 19th century New York military landmark.