Bill Silano
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William R. Silano, a widely published fashion photographer, died at home in Bridgehampton on April 14 following what was described as a lengthy illness. He was 80.
For the bulk of his career, Mr. Silano was a freelance photographer, working during the 1960s in Paris and London for Elle, among other publications. Upon returning to his native New York City, he worked for Town and Country and Harper’s Bazaar. His work appeared in those magazines over a span of more than 25 years.
One assignment for Harper’s Bazaar won a gold medal from the Art Directors Club of New York. His photographs also ran in a number of advertising campaigns.
In 1984, he moved to Bridgehampton to live closer to his brother, George Silano, a motion picture photographer who has owned a house on North Haven since 1969. His brother called him a “master craftsman” who possessed “unbelievable talent.” In addition to his love of fine art photography, his other passions included sculpture and furniture design.
Mr. Silano was born on March 26, 1934, in Flushing, Queens, to Robert Silano and the former Lucille Maiero. He grew up in Flushing and attended what was then the School of Modern Photography in Manhattan. In the 1950s, he served in the National Guard.
In addition to his brother, Mr. Silano is survived by a niece, Elizabeth Silano of Jamesport, and a cousin, Patricia Tavolilla of Tuckahoe.
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US Harper's Bazaar April 1988
"Super-Natural New Age Wave"
Model: Paulina Porizkova?
Photographer: Bill Silano
Hair & Makeup: David Frank
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US Harper's Bazaar May 1985
"What It Takes to Be a Top Model: 10 Hot Tips"
Models: Renata Vacková, Kelly Emberg, Kelly LeBrock, Carol Alt, Kim Alexis, Jennifer Burry, Isabella Rossellini, Renée Simonsen, Christie Brinkley & Kirsten Allen
Photographers: Patrick Demarchelier, Marco Glaviano, Stan Malinowski, Bill Silano, Rico Puhlmann & Francesco Scavullo
Harper's Bazaar Archive via blueorchid at The Fashion Spot
US Harper's Bazaar November 1987
"New Star Style! The Best From the Best"
Models: Paulina Porizkova, Catherine Oxenberg, Emmanuelle Béart, Ione Ske, Kim Wilde & Phoebe Cates
Photographers: Francesco Scavullo, Bill Silano, Just Loomis, Dick Ballarian, Matthew Rolston, Tony McGee & Mike Reinhardt
Hair: Howard Fugler, John Sahag, Regis Casali, Danilo, Yoshi Hirose & Robert Vano
Makeup: Fran Cooper, Hiromi, Edith Remy, Paul Gobel, Michi & Bonnie Maller
Manicure: Elisa Ferri, Christiana & Carmen
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US Harper's Bazaar March 1982
"All-Out New Skin-Care Guide"
Photographers: Bill Silano & Hiro
WARNING: Nudity (photo 3)
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US Harper's Bazaar December 1985
"Christmas Treats"
Model: Kirsten Allen
Photographers: Bill Silano & Marco Glaviano
Hair: Stéphane Lempire
Makeup: Sandy Linter
Manicure: Elisa Ferri
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US Harper's Bazaar April 1984
"Beautiful & Fit"
Models: Merete van Kamp, Cheryl Tiegs & Gilda Marx
Photographers: Mike Reinhardt, Bill King & Bill Silano
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US Harper's Bazaar April 1984
"Accessories Now.. Natural Wonders"
Model: Kirsten Allen
Photographers: Rico Puhlmann & Bill Silano
Hair & Makeup: François
Body Makeup: Jane Pittman
Manicure: Christiana & Carmen
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US Harper's Bazaar March 1985
"Keep Your Eye on Fashion... Karl Lagerfeld's Extraordinary Talent"
Models: Karl Lagerfeld & Ashley Richardson
Photographers: Francesco Scavullo & Bill Silano
Hair: Howard Fugler
Makeup: Rex
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