Fashion and music have been inextricably linked since time immemorial. Many of the music industry’s brightest stars, have tried to transgress their choral boundaries onto the catwalk of fashion design and modelling. The fashion industry, along with designers themselves, have taken influence from and used popular melodies, to be the soundtrack for their season’s catwalk creations.
For a July editorial, W Mag have fused together the globe’s biggest names in fashion, along with their musical muses. Industry names such as Florence Welch, M.I.A, Christopher Bailey and Janelle Monae appear in the shoot. The images were captured by Max Vadukul.
- Florence Welch & Frida Giannini – Creative Director at Gucci
Florence Welch has recently been named as the new face of Gucci. The design house will also be responsible for the creation of Welch’s costumes, whilst she is on tour with Florence & The Machine.
“I was captivated by her eccentric style and her willingness to dare. She embodies the cinematic allure and seductive power that is its essence.”
- Frida Giannini on Florence
Diplo & Alexander Wang
Esperanza Spalding & Francisco Costa - Creative Director at Calvin Klein
Francisco Costa on Esperanza Spalding;
“I admire her passion and confidence— she is truly a free spirit.”
Yoko Ono & Proenza Schouler
Kanye West & Rodarte
Rodarte are the designing duo responsible for Natalie Portman’s exquisite ballerina ensembles in ‘The Black Swan’.
George Craig & Christopher Bailey - Creative Director at Burberry
“For me, George embodies the modern British look.”
- Christopher Bailey on George Craig
George Craig fronts the band ‘One Night Only’. The model / singer has previously campaigned for Burberry alongside actress Emma Watson. Watson even appeared in the band’s music video for ‘Say You Don’t Want It‘, whilst the pair were dating. The couple have since split, Craig has most recently been linked with X-Factor contestant Diana Vickers.
Janelle Monae & Karl Lagerfeld
“We liked each other from the first second on. Not just because of our style, but also the name: Janelle rhymes with Chanel, no?”
- Karl Lagerfeld on Janelle Monae
M.I.A. & Donatella Versace
“Her music and style seemed so fresh and innovative. She is a total artist.”
- Donatella Versace on M.I.A.
