Talk:Mario Testino

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This article was automatically assessed because at least one article was rated and this bot brought all the other ratings up to at least that level. BetacommandBot 23:25, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

auction

I'm not sure the last graph about the auction should be here, however good the cause. Coughinink 13:18, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Mario Testino Page flagged for Advertising

Hi there,

Recently in September 2015, Mario Testino's Wikipedia page which I have been updating and editing as an intern at MARIOTESTINO+, was flagged as the following:

'This article contains content that is written like an advertisement. Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopaedic content written from a neutral point of view'

Of course, this is a very valid point to make and I am very appreciative of the suggestions. I have had a look through the page and addressed all the content that was flagged for 'non-primary source needed'. I have added secondary and tertiary sources where necessary to ensure that the information that I have included is more from a neutral point of view.

It would be fantastic if the Wikipedia community could please reconsider the advertising warning on Mario's wikipedia by reviewing the changes that I have made and providing me with additional advice and tips for his page.

Thanks,

Smerakumar (talk) 17:25, 7 October 2015 (UTC) Intern at MARIOTESTINO+

Works and exhibitions into a separate list, condensed other things

I've moved Testino's works and exhibitions into the separate List of works and exhibitions by Mario Testino, and awards into a table, because it was a very long list. -Mardus /talk 10:45, 14 January 2018 (UTC)

Sexual abuse

Is there a reason why there is zero information about his inappropriate sexual advances towards male models? Something should be noted. He's not a saint as this article currently implies. 2001:9E8:F875:9F00:3EB0:D58:5979:F65A (talk) 05:08, 5 April 2024 (UTC)

Proposal to update lead section for balance and neutrality

Hello,

Following Wikipedia guidelines for neutrality (WP:NPOV) and due weight (WP:DUE), I would like to propose an update to the lead section of the Mario Testino article.

The current lead focuses heavily on allegations from nearly a decade ago while giving proportionally less weight to Testino's documented and recognized career achievements. Per WP:LEAD and WP:BLP, the lead should offer a balanced summary of the subject’s life and work, with appropriate detail left for the body of the article.

I propose updating the lead to the following version: Mario Eduardo Testino Silva OBE HonFRPS (born 30 October 1954) is a Peruvian fashion and portrait photographer, internationally recognized for his work with Vogue, V Magazine, Vanity Fair, and GQ. Over a career spanning four decades, he has photographed figures such as Diana, Princess of Wales, members of the British Royal Family, and many of the world’s leading models and celebrities. Testino has created major campaigns for luxury brands including Gucci, Burberry, Versace, Michael Kors, Chanel, Stuart Weitzman, Carolina Herrera, and Estée Lauder. Alongside his photography, he has worked as a creative director, guest editor, museum founder, art collector, collaborator, and entrepreneur. Aaron Hicklin of The Observer described him as "the world's most prolific magazine and fashion trade photographer."

This proposed version: Maintains all properly sourced material from the body of the article. Moves full coverage of allegations to the appropriate detailed section further down (already present). Reflects proportional coverage per Wikipedia guidelines, with a focus on verifiable and publicly recognized achievements.

Please let me know your thoughts.

Happy to collaborate and adjust if needed to meet Wikipedia standards. Thank you! SaraLinovsky (talk) 22:33, 28 April 2025 (UTC)

WP:NPOV does not mean that we whitewash the article or add blatant promotion, as your proposed edit would do. The current lead is NPOV, your proposal is not remotely in keeping with NPOV. MrOllie (talk) 22:52, 28 April 2025 (UTC)