Feminist makeover for Pirelli calendar

Annie Leibovitz has struck a blow for feminism by putting clothed high-achieving women on the 2016 Pirelli calendar, breaking with the tradition of nudity associated with the product.
Feminist makeover for Pirelli calendar

Leibovitz chose to shoot 12 “women of achievement” including chairwoman of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy, Selma director Ava DuVernay, and singer Patti Smith, taking a minimalist approach to photoshopping.

Comedian Amy Schumer and tennis player Serena Williams were the only two subjects to pose in just underwear bottoms, while artist Yoko Ono wore a circus ringmaster-inspired outfit of corset and fishnet tights.

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