Designers & Their Musical Muses Pose For W

In case you couldn't tell by the covers, W magazine's July issue is all about music and of course, fashion.

To play up their theme du mois, the mag rounded up some name designers and asked them to dish on their musical muses, some of which are kinda surprising.

Here are some HIGHlights from the spread:

Gucci creative director Frida Giannini on Florence Welch:
"I was captivated by her eccentric style and her willingness to dare. She embodies the cinematic allure and seductive power that is its essence."

Burberry's Christoper Bailey on George Craig:
"For me, George embodies the modern British look."

Calvin Klein's Francisco Costa on Esperanza Spalding:
"I admire her passion and confidence— she is truly a free spirit."

Our Dear Karl Lagerfeld on Janelle Monae:
"We liked each other from the first second on. Not just because of our style, but also the name: Janelle rhymes with Chanel, no?”

Donatella Versace on M.I.A:
"Her music and style seemed so fresh and innovative. She is a total artist."

also :

Diplo & Alexander Wang

Yoko Ono & Proenza Schouler

Kanye West & the Rodarte sisters

Scarlett Johansson By Tim Walker For W Magazine June 2011

I simply love anything Tim Walker ends up photographing. His epic images and whimsical settings set my mood on dreamy each and every time.

The following is a pictorial he shot for W Magazine June 2011 with Scarlett Johansson. And I just love it : PURE AMAZINGNESS! Her acting skills, which don’t necessarily come across as brilliant in a photo print, were obviously enhanced by the exquisite makeup artist who worked with her for the Tim Walker shoot. This is, by far, the best Scarlett Johansson I’ve ever seen!





Scarlett Johansson dressed up as Buster Keaton above, as well as Marlene Dietrich, Sarah Bernhardt and Giulietta Masina in La Strada.

Finally someone relevant on the cover of W Magazine !

Mila Kunis heats up the cover of W Magazine’s March 2011 issue, which hits newsstands on February 25.