At the Academy Awards in 2001, as she soared past the paparazzi in a swan-shaped dress by the indie designer Marjan Pejoski, Björk literally laid a fashion egg on the red carpet. Her outfit was widely panned in the media, but Björk had the last laugh, becoming one of the most enduring fashion icons of our time. In W’s November 2017 issue, the Icelandic superstar lives up to her reputation, in a daring, fantastical fashion story by the photographer Tim Walker. See all of the images, which were taken in Iceland, here. Plus, read Björk’s interview with herself.
Björk wears a Sinéad O’Dwyer bustier; David Ferreira dress; Damselfrau earrings.
Sinéad O’Dwyer bustier; David Ferreira dress; We Love Colors tights; Björk’s own shoes.
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture dress; Damselfrau earrings; We Love Colors tights; Micol Ragni boots.
Sinéad O’Dwyer bustier; David Ferreira dress; Damselfrau earrings.
Dilara Findikoglu corset; Marlou Breuls pants; Damselfrau earrings; neck piece by James Merry; We Love Colors tights; Björk’s own shoes.
Maison Francesco Scognamiglio coat; Damselfrau earrings; Renee Verhoeven gloves; Gucci shoes.
Mask by James Merry; Philip Treacy London hat (on floor).
Marlou Breuls shirt and pants.