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Samy Slam

Samy "Slam" Djerbi is a French photographer based in NYC; specializing in beauty, music, and fashion. Slam’s photography debut in the early 1990s and at just 20 years old, he received the “Major Book” Award by Ilford Photo (this recognition catapulted his career and enabled him to conduct fashion/beauty shoots for both French and international publications, such as: Vogue, Madame Figaro, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, Hola, FHM, Diva, Men’s Health, Esquire, Gala, Faces, Glamour, Paris Match, Apollo, Grazia, Tribu Move, etc). Slam collaborated with the HAUS OF GAGA on the staging of Lady Gaga’s French TV appearances as Taratata (France Télévision), Le Grand Journal (Canal+), and more.

February 24, 2009[]

Date February 24, 2009
Location Paris, France Fr
Concept "Le Cabaret de Gaga" by Slam
Camera P30 by Phase One
Assistant Mykle M
Makeup artist
Hair stylist
Vincent Allegro
Sylist William Carnimolla
Sylist assistant Jean Do
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Tuxedo jacket and shirt by Mugler.

Jacket by Mugler, boots and clutch by Giuseppe Zanotti, and hat by William Carnimolla.

Corset, sandals, and cuff by Mugler.

Lady Gaga wears sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti, custom shades by Haus of Gaga, and cuff by Mugler.

Catsuit by Mugler, pumps by Christian Louboutin, and headpiece by William Carnimolla.

Corset by Agent Provocateur, sandals by Alexis Mabille, and sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana.

Concept Art
Behind the scenes
  1. Jacket by Nono's Lingerie from Phyléa.

Magazines
  1. Rolling Stone France in May of 2009 on P26-27.
  2. Paris Match of July 2009
  3. Dream'up n°55 of July 2010

In preparation for the photo session, Slam usually conceive a theme for his photo shoots. For this one, he was inspired by circus and cabaret. He called his concept "Le Cabaret de Gaga" which in French means "Gaga's Cabaret". The font used to write the title was inspired by the musical film "Cabaret" starring Liza Minelli.

May 10, 2011[]

After recording "Gaga by Gaultier", Slam took photographs of the duo.

Date May 10, 2011
Location Jean Paul Gaultier's Atelier, Paris Fr
Models Lady Gaga and Jean Paul Gaultier
Fashion director Nicola Formichetti at Haus of Gaga
Makeup artist Tara Savelo at Haus of Gaga
Hair stylist Frederic Aspiras at Haus of Gaga
Nails Aya Fukuda
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Dress by Jean Paul Gaultier, pumps by Christian Louboutin, and earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane.

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