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December 6th, 2011 by Janelle | Model News
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Saskia de Brauw by Mario Sorrenti for the Pirelli 2012 calendar

The Pirelli Calendar is a time honored tradition: as the most exclusive creation of its kind, the calendar represents an elegant merger of art and commerce. Giving photography’s top tier a restriction free showcase for their talents has resulted in some incredible imagery over the years and for the 39th edition, Pirelli enlisted one of the true modern masters. With his knack for creating portraits that capture the essence of his subjects Mario Sorrenti was a natural choice. As the first Italian ever to shoot for Pirelli, Sorrenti has done his countrymen proud with an series of sensual pictures that bring out the best in everyone from Lara Stone to Edita Vilkeviciute, but don’t take our word for it. We spoke to some of the calendar’s stars to find out what made working with Sorrenti so special.

MDC: Why do you love working with Mario?

Joan Smalls: He has the ability to empower women, he makes you feel sensual and secure within yourself when you’re in a private and intimate moment. Working with him is always such a pleasure and he makes you feel so comfortable. He makes sure the whole environment is like that the entire shoot.

Natasha Poly: I like how he is as a person. He’s super cool and he always makes you laugh and creates a very comfortable situation where there is never pressure. Its always like hanging out with friends. I love Mario and I love to work with him.

Rinko Kikuchi: I first worked with Mario about 6 years ago for Vogue Japan and from that moment I wanted to work with him again. He’s such a unique photographer and that is why he’s famous in his own right.

Margareth Madè: Mario can capture the essence of every woman. It was an amazing atmosphere in Corsica and it was my first nude shoot. I was nervous beforehand, but Mario made me feel very secure. I felt like I was at home, just lounging in my home.

MDC: What makes the Pirelli experience special for you?

Natasha Poly: This is my second time doing Pirelli and it is such a special calendar because you cannot just buy it, it is a piece of art. They involve such amazing and talented people in the process and I’m so proud that I am able to be a part of it.

Joan Smalls: It was my first time – I’m the newbie! It couldn’t have been with a better person for my first time – because I feel so comfortable with Mario. Pirelli is a milestone not only in a photographers career, but also in a model’s career. It is so sought after and it is so well done that it is a beautiful opportunity.

Margareth Madè: I felt very honored to be asked to be a part of this calendar, it is the most important calendar in the world. They’ve featured so many legendary beautiful women over the years, so of course it was an honor.

Mario speaks with the event’s moderator, about the creation of the calendar.

Rinko, Margareth, Natasha, Pirelli president Marco Tronchetti Provera, Isabeli, Mario & Joan

Joan and Isabeli are all smiles in the press room.

The legend herself, Kate Moss. | Image Courtesy of Pirelli

Edita Vilkeviciute by Mario Sorrenti for the 2012 Pirelli calendar | Image Courtesy of Pirelli

Natasha Poly by Mario Sorrenti for the 2012 Pirelli calendar | Image Courtesy of Pirelli

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27 Comments

  1. Teng says:
    December 6th, 2011
    at 6:27 pm

    JOAN IS KILLING ME! She looks amazing!

  2. Marty says:
    December 6th, 2011
    at 7:26 pm

    These women are so beautiful, I wish i could get my hands on one of these

  3. Stephen says:
    December 6th, 2011
    at 7:46 pm

    I love this time of year. . . Such great buzz around these things always.

  4. Lily says:
    December 6th, 2011
    at 8:08 pm

    I’m usually against Photoshop, but hey could’ve used some with Kate.

  5. Gav says:
    December 6th, 2011
    at 9:14 pm

    Edita, Isabeli and Joan – Yay!

  6. Josh says:
    December 6th, 2011
    at 10:03 pm

    Joan is glowing!! Its like little baby Jesus casted a light on her and made everyone else look so dull in comparison lol. She is so breathtakingly beautiful

  7. Christopher Yong says:
    December 6th, 2011
    at 11:52 pm

    WOOOOOW!!! these images are eerily-quietly BEAUTIFUL… so serene and so captivating… there’s that AIR of ease… and sensuality!!!

    F(art)!!!
    http://f-artshion.blogspot.com
    http://f-artshion.tumblr.com

  8. Nádia says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 8:48 am

    Edita is an amazing choice! So are Joan, Natasha and Isabeli!

  9. deboraM says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 9:47 am

    Joan is GORGEOUS!!!! I am blown away! And Isabelli of course, beautiful as always! Representing Brasil! =)

  10. TeeVanity says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 10:43 am

    Completely Beyond!

  11. tessa says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 10:45 am

    This is amazing!! Joan is beyond words. I saw her Fashion Spot thread from last nights Pirelli Dinner and let’s just say this girl is a goddess! She makes me want to convert from men to women!

  12. edge says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 11:02 am

    margareth madè is so glamour….looks like sophia loren!!!

    love her!

  13. jazz says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 11:30 am

    damn another great calendar
    http://theblackpolishedchrome.blogspot.com/

  14. Denis says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 11:40 am

    Isabeli always gorgeous, love her

  15. Bruce Edwin says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 3:08 pm

    calendars, while useful, are always a bit gauche…rarity or the obsolete gives value, for many want what one can not have… what defines that most in this project is not some pages full of months and of the year, but these amazing, beautiful women- nice images here

  16. Gil Silva says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 3:49 pm

    I love Isabeli, Natasha and Joan.

  17. WHO WOULD CARE ABOUT FASHION? says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 4:11 pm

    VERY, VERY BEAUTIFUL!
    check out: http://whodcare.blogspot.com/

  18. channing l martinez says:
    December 7th, 2011
    at 5:23 pm

    hmmmmm, seems like more images to support the objectification of women and the growing population of heterosexual misogynists.

  19. Josh says:
    December 8th, 2011
    at 1:49 am

    @channing- There are plenty of pictures that support the objectification of men. Would you like me to send you some links?

  20. Eric Del'Accort says:
    December 8th, 2011
    at 1:19 pm

    Natasha. Enough said.

  21. francesca says:
    December 8th, 2011
    at 1:51 pm

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_QGtPTeMFA&feature=related

  22. Luca says:
    December 9th, 2011
    at 8:07 am

    Natasha Poly. . PERFECT

  23. evr says:
    December 10th, 2011
    at 9:24 am

    Joan is so stunning, I can’t even stand it!

  24. nick says:
    December 13th, 2011
    at 1:25 am

    Yeess @ Joan

  25. PAULO GÓIS says:
    December 15th, 2011
    at 8:37 pm

    DE TUDO QUE VI, APENAS ISABELI FONTANA BRILHA. O RESTO É RESTO. VIVA BRASIL, VIVA ISABELI!

  26. lot says:
    January 2nd, 2012
    at 4:28 am

    Eww why is guinivere in the Pirelli calendar?? Yuckyyyy. Sorrenti should’ve picked Abbey Lee or Jessica Stam instead!

  27. kevin chau says:
    June 16th, 2012
    at 6:31 pm

    Natasha the Queen of Goddess!

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