A vivid, unforgettable portrait of New York in the 1990s, New York: High Life / Low Life brings together the glamour and grit of a decade through the lens of renowned photographer Dafydd Jones. Hired by Vanity Fair to chronicle the city’s most talked‑about soirées, Jones captured headline‑making parties, elegant socialites, and unforgettable moments - from dachshunds tussling over canapés to candid glimpses of iconic figures and the everyday pulse of the streets. More than just a collection of striking images, this hardcover volume reveals the city’s highs and lows as they unfolded - a time when old and new money mingled, culture thrived, and the bold energy of Manhattan was on full display. Rich with atmosphere and historic intrigue, it’s a compelling visual story of a New York that feels both familiar and long gone.
"Dachshunds, debutantes and Donald Trump: capturing the glitzy, bizarre world of 80s high society." - The Guardian on Saturday Magazine
"Through these varying shades of grey, Jones was able to capture the pomp and grandeur of 1990s New York." - Air Magazine
"British photographer Dafydd Jones documented New York's upper class in the 1990s. His photo book "High Life, Low Life" is a testimony to a time lost in dreams." - Die Welt Germany
"The renowned photographer, known for his images of debauchery at Oxford University, has released a new book of his time among East Coast socialites." - The Times UK
"Dark, glamorous and hedonistic...captures New York in the 1990s." - Wallpaper
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