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As part of FashionTV’s 15th anniversary, we are happy to share with you some of the best fashion moments in history.

Take a moment to re-discover our exclusive coverage on the Making of Pirelli Calendars. The anticipation, exotic locations and A-list models and photographers to take part in the project have turned the Pirelli Calendars into one of the most coveted annual fashion calendars.

Making of Pirelli 2009

Photographer Peter Beard shot the 2009 Pirelli Calendar in one of the most exotic places on earth – Botswana. The African motifs and animals, which included giant elephants and meerkats, served as a breathtaking background for the photoshoot. Top models Daria Werbowy, Lara Stone, Isabeli Fontana and others posed for Beard, while wallowing in the mud, feeding the elephants, and even holding remains of a huge bird.

Beard also photographed Lara Stone lying down surrounded many human skulls creating an unforgettable picture. Though it was a very challenging photoshoot technically, the 2009 Pirelli Calendar may be one of the best that’s ever been produced.

Making of Pirelli 2004

Sexy photoshoots are what the Pirelli Calendars represent at their core, with naked or half-naked models posing in amazing locales. This issue of Pirelli Calendar was something totally different in terms of its sex appeal on set. Photographer Nick Knight took stunning models such as Karolina Kurkova, Natalia Vodianova and Mariacarla Boscono and had them pose with hot half-naked firefighters.

The result, as seen in the clip, is quite sexy in its own right. In one of the pictures, top model Karolina Kurkova is surrounded by men who appear enslaved, begging for her mercy. According to Kurkova, this is the sexiest photo shoot she has ever done.

Making of Pirelli 2002

The Pirelli Calendar has changed considerably along the years. The Making Of clip shows that life at the beginning of the 21st century was much more innocent. Talented photographer Peter Lindbergh was behind the camera of the 2002 cal, creating a sexy-yet-innocent calendar. This wasn’t the first Pirelli Calendar for Lindbergh. He also shot the Cal’s 1996 issue.

This time Lindbergh decided to use actresses instead of models. The photoshoot took place at Universal Studios, and according to many photographers and journalists, it is the most challenging Pirelli Calendar. Do you share the same opinion?

The 22nd annual Bridal Fashion Week took place in Barcelona. Gorgeous wedding gowns, suits for grooms, enchanting jewelry and other stunning bridal accessories were at the heart of this luxurious event. FashionTV was at the front row, and now we invite you to experience a bride’s dream come true.

One of the most critical questions before every wedding is, “what will the bride wear?” Top designers are putting their best efforts forward in order to create the perfect dress for this perfect day. Once a year, those top designers travel to Barcelona in order to reveal their new bridal collections. Jewelry, platform shoes, hair designs, and a plethora of white gowns were the center of attention at this Bridal Fashion Week 2012.

Barcelona Bridal Week is a three day event of wedding bliss. Both Spanish and international fashion designers are invited to reveal their new bridal collections, in an event that draws worldwide attention.

The Gaudi fashion show was one of Bridal Fashion Week’s highlights. During the show, top designer Elie Saab revealed his most recent bridal collection for the brand Pronovias. Former Victoria’s Secret model Karolina Kurkova and top Israeli model Bar Refaeli were two of the models that lit up Saab’s catwalk. Kurkova, Refaeli, and the rest of the stunning models on the runway presented Saab’s romantic and sophisticated gowns. Saab’s bridal collection featured brilliant fashion creations with majestic volumes and impeccable finishings.

Rosa Clara’s fashion show was a great opportunity to see how a talented designer can push the limits of gender definitions. Clara chose androgynous male model Andrej Pejic to open her bridal fashion show. The twenty-year-old model wore an ethereal white wedding gown, with a thin ribbon under the bust, and a layered skirt which revealed his beautiful white platform shoes.

Throughout the show, Pejic modeled another wedding dress. This time it was a floor-length textured gown. Although he wasn’t the only model on the runway, he definitely stole the show.

Rosa Clara’s runway show wasn’t the first time Pejic put on a wedding dress. The last time he donned a bridal gown was during the Jean-Paul Gaultier spring couture show. Pejic went on stage wearing a white feathered dress, which almost left no room for imagination…

The 22nd annual Bridal Fashion Week offered up a great chance for national young fashion designers to showcase their collections. Hannibal Laguna, Nicole Sposa, Paula Vas, and Joana Montez & Patricia de Melo are just a few of the designers who showcased their bridal visions for the upcoming wedding season. If you’re planning your dream wedding, or simply love bridal couture, then be sure to check out the photos from Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week!