For those who are not familiar, well Nick Knight is something like a big deal. You know all those spectacular high fashion look books you love to browse by Alexander McQueen, Levi, Christian Dior, Jil Sander..Louis?
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| Nick Knight, behind the scenes |
Well, British photographer Nick Knight was of the first to capture fashion with such breath taking simplicity. Below is one of his photos from the Yohji Yamamoto 1986 catalogs.
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| Yohji Yamamoto 1986 |
No wonder a decade later, fashion icon Kanye West decided to work with Nick Knight.
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| Kanye West - Back Skinhead |
There first collaborations together included the famous shoot that Kanye and Kim did for the L'Officiel Hommes spread. In addition he also snapped those great photos of Kanye for his New York Times interview.
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| L'Officiel Hommes Spring 2013 Issue |
They later worked 5 long months on the 'Black Skinhead' music video. Considering Nick Knight's deep interest in skinheads, this collaboration came at no surprise. In 1982 he published a photography book entitled, 'Skinhead' which put him on the map for many projects that followed.
We all know Kanye loves a theme and when he finds a good momentum and inspiration he sticks with it until he's inspired by something new. Hence, the duo teamed up yet again for the dreamy love story of Kim and Kanye told in 'Bound 2'.
The video shows Kim nude on a motorcycle, riding shot gun and traditionally. Kanye and Kim show the world there is more than one way to ride into your destiny in this American love story. Away with the horses and gas up the Harley's as we ride into the sunset with Fashion's hottest couple.
How do you feel about the Nick Knight and Kanye collaborations?
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