Peruvian-born photographer Mario Testino, yes, that Mario Testino, has turned his camera towards the culture and heritage of his homeland. The exhibition Alta Moda was held at his art foundation, the Mario Testino Museum, in Barrancoof, Peru. A selection of very beautiful photographs, including costumes that make use of masks, is on the BBC website here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-27525507
Take a virtual tour round the gallery here:
http://www.mariotestino.com/photosets/alta-moda-mate-exhibitions/
High fashion: Mario Testino's Andes adventure
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The Peruvian-born fashion photographer Mario Testino turns his attention to the culture and heritage of his homeland.