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Miami Beach, FL – Miami Beach Art Photo Expo, South Florida’s newest organization for contemporary photography, announces the renowned French fashion icon, Thierry Mugler, as the latest addition to the roster of exhibitors for the inaugural In Fashion ’07 exhibition – the nation’s first presentation of signature collections from the world’s leading fashion photographers.

In Fashion ’07, scheduled to take place on the grounds of The Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, FL, December 2 through December 9, during this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach, will feature Mugler’s most diverse and exquisite photography taken during his most infamous years – a collection that has not yet been exhibited in the U.S. until now. This showcase of Mugler’s exclusive photography arrives during his return to the world of Haute Couture design, and after a long absence from the fashion world.

In Fashion ’07 will feature an exclusive collection of more than 200 contemporary works of photographic art personally signed by 20 of the world’s leading icons in fashion photography. Representing a total of 12 countries, including France, The United States, Germany, The United Kingdom, China and Japan, some of the most globally esteemed names exhibiting their work will include Thierry Mugler, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Ellen Von Unwerth, Miles Aldridge, Elaine Constantine, Juan Gatti, Stéphane Sednaoui, David Seidner, Ali Mahdavi, Wing Shaya, Matthew Brookes, Christiane Draffehn, Rene Habemacher & Jannis Tsipoulanis, Seb Janiak, Jean-Pierre Khazem, Michael James O’Brien, Kanjo Take, Max Vadukul and Willy Vandereperre, among many others. French fashion photographer Serge Lutens, known for his work with Christian Dior, will also be selling his collection of work at In Fashion ’07 for the very first time. This prestigious group of international photographers has never before shown their collections together, under one roof, and the exhibition is considered to be the first of its kind in the country.

Miami Beach Art Photo Expo, the visionary team of organizers for In Fashion ’07 led by Francois Trabelsi, has formed an exclusive partnership with internationally acclaimed icon Marion de Beaupré, an undisputed European authority in fashion photography for more than 25 years. As the curator for the inaugural exhibition, De Beaupré has hand-picked 20 of the world’s most famous and emerging fashion photographers, whose personalities and work have been chosen as a true representation of the future of fashion photography today. In Fashion ’07 is highly anticipated to become a major attraction during Art Basel and ultimately help to position Miami Beach as a capital of fashion photography in the United States.

The historic grounds of the Surfcomber Hotel will be completely transformed by Miami Beach Art Photo Expo. An elaborate 60-foot-high, 30,000-square-foot structure will cover the grounds of the property and pool area.

The aim of In Fashion ‘07 is to project a new look on fashion photography, by presenting strong and original images from upcoming talent along with images from the pioneers of fashion photography who are still considered today’s undisputed leaders.

Each signed photograph from the collection – the works individually valued between $5,000 and $40,000 — will be available for purchase throughout the duration of the exhibit. Entrance to In Fashion ’07 will cost $10 and will be free for college students with a student ID. For further information, call 305.407.2855 or visit www.artphotoexpo.com.