DAME OF THRONES by W Magazine

FASHION GOES MEDIEVAL WITH CHAIN MAIL TOPS, ARMORLIKE CLOAKS, AND HEAVY-DUTY LEATHER. CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO INSPIRED BY THE SHOOT.

Photographs by Tim Walker 
Styled by Jacob K 
Starring Kristen McMenamy

September 2012

Valentino leather jumpsuit. Kat Marks vegetable leather armor. Haider Ackermann corset belt; LaCrasia Gloves gloves; Hugo boots; headpiece created by Julien d’Ys.

Alexander McQueen ponyskin and leather dress. Kenneth Jay Lane earrings; Vivienne Westwood Gold Label gloves; headpiece and crown created by Julien d’Ys with Mokuba ribbons; model’s own nose ring. 

Versace silk and chain mail dress. Robert Lee Morris necklace (worn as a headpiece) and cuffs; Shaun Leane for Daphne Guinness sterling silver glove; Lynn Ban sterling silver rings; shield created by Julien d’Ys; model’s own nose ring.

Jil Sander wool and leather dress. Helmut Lang sheepskin top. True Religion leather leggings. Kat Marks vegetable leather armor. Patrick Ian Hartley neck brace; Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gloves; Bottega Veneta booties; model’s own nose ring.

 Donna Karan New York wool and polyamide bodysuit. Headpiece created by Julien d’Ys; model’s own nose ring. 

Chanel embroidered lace dress. Philip Treacy London disc shield; Chanel necklace; DeMask gloves; model’s own nose ring. 

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci leather, chiffon, and wool crepe dress. 7 For All Mankind lambskin pants. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gloves and boots; Mokuba ribbon headband; model’s own nose ring. 

Balmain embroidered viscose blend dress. Headpiece, crown, and collar created by Julien d’Ys with Mokuba ribbons; model’s own nose ring.

Proenza Schouler mesh coat and woven leather skirt. Alexander Wang merino wool fishnet turtleneck. Emilio Cavallini nylon bodysuit. LaCrasia Gloves gloves; Versace boots; stylist’s own headpiece; model’s own nose ring. 

Gareth Pugh cotton and silk top and collar. Salvatore Ferragamo wool skirt. Sermoneta Gloves glove (on right hand); DeMask glove (on left hand); model’s own nose ring

Craig Lawrence metallic yarn top, trousers, and hood. Lanvin sequin-embellished silk dress. Damir Doma wool and leather cape (on ground). Hervé Léger by Max Azria harness; Rick Owens boots.

L’Wren Scott satin cape. Dior embossed gauze dress. Haider Ackermann gloves; model’s own nose ring. 

Yves Saint Laurent chain mail top, and bracelet. Haider Ackermann gloves; headpiece created by Julien d’Ys; stylist’s own briefs

Produced by And Production; casting by Larissa Gunn at Art + Commerce. 

Set design by Andy Hillman at D+V Management. Printed by Graeme Bulcraig at Touch Digital. 

Photography assistants: Emma Dalzell, Catherine O’Gorman. 

Fashion assistants: Clémence Lobert, Ethan Benjamin. Animals: Andy Howey & His Birds of Prey Centre.

Sources from: W Magazine: http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2012/09/tim-walker-kristen-mcmenamy-medieval-ss#ixzz24lY0Hc2S