Nick Knight looked to the timeless language of elegance expounded in the work of Erté, Aubrey Beardsley, Lillian Bassman and Irina Ionesco, amongst others, to explore the future-fantastic visions of Spring/Summer 2012 for W magazine. This film and previously unpublished stills immortalised creations by Louis Vuitton, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, Haider Ackermann and Alexander McQueen.
Image Gallery
Nick Knight's editorial images, featured in W magazine January 2012
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Hat, jacket and shorts by Balenciaga.Hat, jacket and shorts by Balenciaga.
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Jacket and boots by Rick Owens.Jacket and boots by Rick Owens.
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Top by Junya Watanabe, silk gloves by LaCrasia, shoes by Jimmy Choo.Top by Junya Watanabe, silk gloves by LaCrasia, shoes by Jimmy Choo.
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Vintage bra by Jean Paul Gaultier, trousers by Celine, shoes by Jil Sander.Vintage bra by Jean Paul Gaultier, trousers by Celine, shoes by Jil Sander.
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One-piece by Haider Ackermann, shoes by Louis Vuitton.One-piece by Haider Ackermann, shoes by Louis Vuitton.
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Dress by Giorgio Armani, patent gloves by Cornelia James, shoes by Rick Owens.Dress by Giorgio Armani, patent gloves by Cornelia James, shoes by Rick Owens.
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Dress by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, hat by Ellen Christine Millinery, shoes by Marc Jacobs, earrings by Mania Mania.Dress by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, hat by Ellen Christine Millinery, shoes by Marc Jacobs, earrings by Mania Mania.
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Corset dress by Alexander McQueen, boots by Rick Owens.Corset dress by Alexander McQueen, boots by Rick Owens.
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Undergarment by Alexander Wang, dress by Ann Demeulemeester, shoes by Alexander McQueen.Undergarment by Alexander Wang, dress by Ann Demeulemeester, shoes by Alexander McQueen.
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Dress and boots by Comme des Garcons.Dress and boots by Comme des Garcons.
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Dress and boots by Gareth Pugh.Dress and boots by Gareth Pugh.
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Bra by Johanna O'Hagan, skirt by Louis Vuitton, hat by Balenciaga, shoes by Marc Jacobs, gloves by Cornelia James, bag by Jason Wu.Bra by Johanna O'Hagan, skirt by Louis Vuitton, hat by Balenciaga, shoes by Marc Jacobs, gloves by Cornelia James, bag by Jason Wu.
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Evening gown by Void of Course, opera gloves by Cornelia James. Unpublished image.Evening gown by Void of Course, opera gloves by Cornelia James. Unpublished image.
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Headpiece by Alexander McQueen. Unpublished image.Headpiece by Alexander McQueen. Unpublished image.














