STYLE // Tim Walker

Whether you follow fashion, photography, or just have an appreciation for an imagination run wild, London-based Tim Walker is a name you’ll want to know. After a stint as fashion legend Richard Avedon’s right-hand man, Walker went off on his own to shoot for the big shots – Vogue, W, and Vanity Fair. Known for creating dramatic and fairy tale like sets that combine modernity with nostalgia, Walker has recently become a regular contributor to many of the international Vogue publications. He has also shot advertising campaigns for high profile clients ranging from Barneys and Yohji Yamamoto to the Gap.

In 2008, he released his debut book, “Pictures”, a glossy tome complete with essays, quotes and of course his hugely imaginative and extravagant spreads. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the fashion maven in your life, this may fit the bill.

Photo Credit: Tim Walker

Tim Walker’s more recent work can be found in British Vogue’s October 2009 issue where his spread “The Lady Who Fell to Earth” depicts high fashion with a sci-fi edge. Featuring Kinga Rajzak as the most chic alien on this side of the milky way, the six page editorial juxtaposes the English country side with retro flying saucers.

Photo Credit: Tim Walker

If you are someone who loves color and whimsy, his more artistic imagery will bring a smile to your face as well. Whether it’s dresses, cats, or balloons, Walker has a knack for using unusual props to inject the perfect burst of life, texture, and color into an image.