Slim Aarons Brand Licensing & Partnerships
Officially Licensed Slim Aarons Products Celebrating a Timeless Legacy
The World of Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons, the legendary American photographer known for capturing the glamorous lives of high society, celebrities, and jet-setters from the 1950s to the 1980s, remains a cultural icon. His distinctive style- sun drenched scenes, mid-century elegance, and effortless leisure - continues to inspire artists, interior designers, fashion brands, and collectors worldwide.
Civilised Snooze (Slim Aarons in Athens), circa 1955
Officially Licensed Products
To protect and celebrate his work, Getty Images - the exclusive manager of the Slim Aarons Archive - offers a curated collection of officially licensed Slim Aarons products through trusted partners across various industries.
Through Getty Images, brands and businesses have a unique opportunity to collaborate on officially licensed Slim Aarons products across categories like home décor, apparel, lifestyle goods, and more. Explore product categories, past success stories, and how to partner with one of the most legendary visual archives in the world.
If you’re looking to elevate your brand with instantly recognizable imagery and global appeal, a partnership with Getty Images opens the door to one of the most iconic visual archives in the world.
Poolside Gossip, by Piecework Puzzles, photo by Carl Ostberg
Fine Art Prints and Wall Décor
Getty Images partners with premium retailers and ecommerce platforms to offer high-quality, officially licensed Slim Aarons photographic prints.
Looking for exhibition information? Get in touch to explore opportunities to showcase Slim Aarons' work.
Home Goods and Lifestyle Products
Thanks to licensing agreements, Slim Aarons' imagery can be found on a wide range of home products, including:
- Puzzles via Piecework Puzzles
- Acrylic Trays via Wonderwall Studio
These products allow consumers to bring the essence of Palm Springs, the Amalfi Coast, or the French Riviera into their own homes. All items are approved by Getty Images, ensuring brand integrity and respect for Aarons’ legacy.
Apparel and Fashion Collaborations
Slim Aarons' photography has crossed into fashion, with licensed collections appearing on:
- Swimwear via Orlebar Brown
- T-shirts via Abercrombie & Fitch
Select fashion brands partner with Getty Images to incorporate Aarons’ iconic images into wearable art, often in limited-edition capsules that sell out quickly. Each item reflects the photographer's timeless vision of elegance and leisure.
Slim Aarons on Samsung Art Store
Getty Images Gallery partnered with Samsung to bring Slim Aarons’ iconic photography to the Samsung Art Store for The Frame TV, reimagining his timeless images for the digital age, reaching new audiences, and showcasing how premium licensed content can blend heritage and innovation.
Books & Editorial Legacy
Getty Images and Abrams have collaborated on seven monographs.
The first, Once Upon a Time (2003), was a follow up to Slim’s first book, the now rare and collectible A Wonderful Time (1974) and was the final project of Slim’s work life.
Once Upon a Time was followed by A Place inthe Sun (2005), Poolside with Slim Aarons (2007), and Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita (2012).
The photographer’s longtime assistant and collaborator Laura Hawk produced Slim Aarons: Women in 2016.
Getty Images Gallery curator Shawn Waldron published Slim Aarons: Style in 2021 andThe Essential Collection, the largest and most comprehensive title to date, in 2023.
Why License Through Getty Images
Getty Images is the exclusive rights holder to the Slim Aarons Archive, managing all licensing and product development opportunities. As a partner, your business gains:
- Access to hundreds of iconic photographs available for licensed use
- Creative and brand support from Getty’s experienced licensing and legal teams
- Authenticity and trust through official rights management and artist attribution
- Co-branding potential with one of the most prestigious names in photography
Original Eden-Roc Pool slide by Slim Aarons, housed in the Hulton Archive, London.
Authenticity Matters
To preserve the integrity of Slim Aarons’ legacy, all products must be officially licensed.
Getty Images, as the exclusive rights holder of the Slim Aarons Archive, works closely with approved product partners to ensure the highest standards of quality, authenticity, and attribution.
This is especially important in light of the growing number of unauthorised reproductions in the market.
Licensing through Getty Images ensures that every product reflects the artist’s vision and protects the value of his work.
Partner With Us
From luxury interiors to timeless fashion, Slim Aarons’ work remains a touchstone of style, storytelling, and aspiration. Getty Images makes it possible for fans and collectors to experience and share that vision through carefully managed, officially licensed products.
If you’re a retailer, brand, manufacturer, or creative studio interested in incorporating Slim Aarons' imagery into your product line, Getty Images is your official source for licensed partnerships.
Contact us to explore Slim Aarons licensing opportunities, creative collaboration and view curated collections from the Slim Aarons Archive.
A Legacy Beyond the Lens
Slim Aarons wasn’t just a photographer of glamorous lives - he lived one full of creativity, curiosity, and connection.
His archive continues to inspire, officially and authentically.
This enduring legacy is protected and shared through official licensing with Getty Images - honouring the artist, the archive, and the stories he captured.