Fashion works by Italian photo master Gian Paolo Barbieri go on exhibit in Milan

Photograph of a model wearing a bejewelled mask taken by Italian photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri in Milan, Italy, 2000. Photo: Reuters

From exotic and colourful settings for Vogue Italia to model Eva Herzigova eating spaghetti, a new Milan exhibition looks at the previously undisplayed work of acclaimed Italian fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri.

Gian Paolo Barbieri: Unconventional opens on Tuesday (Nov 29), featuring art that Barbieri, 87, produced during his career for designer brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Vivienne Westwood as well as of famous names including actress Monica Bellucci and designer Donatella Versace.