Prince (October 15, 1991) “The New Prince” – Ciao 2001 ITA

A striking 1991 Italian music magazine cover story titled “The New Prince,” capturing Prince during his early 1990s creative renaissance, just before the full symbol era and the release of Diamonds and Pearls.

Publication: Ciao 2001

Date: October 15, 1991

Country: Italy

Section / Pages: Cover Story

Title: The New Prince

THE STORY

The cover features Prince in a glossy black leather jacket with the Love Symbol on the back, wearing sunglasses and gloves in a powerful, cinematic pose. The bold headline “The New Prince” appears at the bottom, alongside features on Moody Blues, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and All About Eve.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published on October 15, 1991, this cover reflects Prince’s evolving image during the Diamonds and Pearls period. Images used mainley for the promotion of the "New Power Generation" releases.

Italian magazine Ciao 2001 highlighted his artistic reinvention and enduring mystique at a time when he was pushing boundaries with new music, visuals, and identity exploration.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Cover story on Prince’s evolving artistry

Era: Diamonds and Pearls / Pre-Symbol (1991) T

one: Edgy, stylish, and forward-looking Photography: Dramatic studio portrait of Prince in leather with the Love Symbol

Visual Motifs: High-gloss leather, bold typography, dynamic composition

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Full front cover with large “Ciao 2001” logo

• Prince in black leather jacket featuring the Love Symbol

• “The New Prince” headline in prominent purple lettering

• Supporting artist features listed on the left (Moody Blues, Nirvana, etc.)

• Interior portrait of Prince in white outfit with contemplative pose on marbled blue background

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