So I was browsing through Vogue.co.uk for inspiration and came across an article celebrating some of Nick Knights greatest fashion shoots. I cannot believe I missed out on his 'Under her Spell' shoot for Vogue UK in February 2010.
So heres the background behind the shoot. It was shot to raise awareness for Natalia Vordianova's charity 'Naked Heart Foundation' which raises money for people living in poverty in Urban Russia. The gowns in the shoot have a very 'dark fairytale' and whimsical look to them and are custom made by some of the biggest designers such as Chanel, Christopher Kane and Prada. The gowns, following the shoot, were auctioned off to raise money for the charity.
I was inspired by the photograpy instantly. Nick Knight is a fashion genius and manages to present some of the most eye catching images with a technical ability that goes way beyond the norm. In fact, the images themselves are spell binding. Then there is the detail of the gowns. The first image on the front page I believe is Valentino, though I haven't had chance to see a close up magazine version of the shoot. The detail in the purple sheer overfabric is amazing and replicates the lines you would see on leaves with a dramatic under volume. Then the second Christopher Kane image is one of the stand out pieces. Mimicking a Faberge egg, there is a luxe elegant design embellished with Swarovski crystals to make a really unique and edgy design.
VALENTINO
CHRISTOPHER KANE
Dolce and Gabbana made a mini crini dress with an elegant rose print for their signature piece. Riccardo Tisci made a sheer column dress embellished with ostrich feathers, made from silk tulle.
DOLCE AND GABBANA
RICCARDO TISCI
Finally, the shoot finishes with pieces by masterminds Chanel and Prada.
PRADA
CHANEL
I'd like to try and incorporate this kind of theme somehow into my uni work next year but I'm not sure how. Maybe a dreams and nightmares, fairytales or withcraft kind of theme but I'll see what else I can find and see how it fits in.
