Contextualising the Spring/Summer 2003 haute couture collections as photographed for W magazine, 'SHOOT' proves that couture is far more than just dresses. Treating the studio as a blank canvas upon which surreal fashion performances could be staged, this fashion film shows the influence and machinations of the world of big business these talismanic garments ultimately represent.
SHOOT
Film by Nick Knight
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Versace
Black corset structured by patent leather embroidered with diamond constellation worn with multi tiered silk tulle skirt with colours ranging from midnight blue to black by Atelier Versace. -
Christian Dior
Silver ring by John Galliano for Christian Dior Haute Couture. -
Valentino
Black silk taffeta skirt with pleated flower inserts and gloves by Valentino -
Azzedine Alaïa
Black moulded lamb leather bustier with crocodile skin insert and black silk taffeta skirt by Azzedine Alaïa -
Givenchy
Black asymmetric short polished wool dress with bow and trompe l'oeil slashes by Givenchy Haute Couture -
Gaultier
White tulle dress bustier with mother-of-pearl over black wool tuxedo pants by Gaultier Couture -
Christian Dior
Green silk coat with silk flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior Haute Couture -
Emanuel Ungaro
Red silk tulle dress by Emanuel Ungaro -
Yohji Yamamoto
Black and white multi frilled wool and tulle dress with short wool jacket by Yohji Yamamoto -
Christian Lacroix
Long Persian bouquet silk dress tucked up over chantilly lace veiled in citrus tulle by Christian Lacroix Haute Couture -
Daniel Storto
Leather gloves by Daniel Storto -
Chanel
Black sheer lace and tulle balldress with embroidered camellias by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Haute Couture
Nick Knight's editorial images, featured in W magazine April 2003
