Since landing their first front cover, for Dazed & Confused in 1997, Mert & Marcus have pushed the boundaries of fashion photography, blurring the lines between artistry and commercial shoots.
Their distinctive and powerful photographs of models and celebrities, including Madonna, Kate Moss and Kim Kardashian, have featured in cult publications such as i-D, Love, and Face magazines, as well as top tier titles Vogue and Vanity Fair. The trendsetting pair are coveted by luxury brands such as Christian Dior, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent, and given huge budgets to work on their international campaigns.
Both born in 1971, Mert Alaş in Ankara, Turkey, and Marcus Piggott in Wales, the pair met at a party in Hastings in 1993 and quickly bonded over a love of art and clubs. A classical music student, Alaş came to the UK to further his English, while also doing some part-time modelling. Piggott was a graphic designer and an assistant photographer.
