Nick Knight CBE is one of the most influential image makers of our time. As the founder of SHOWstudio and a visionary fashion photographer, his work with designers such as Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Yohji Yamamoto, and musicians including Björk, Lady Gaga and Kanye West, has defined modern culture.
In this podcast episode, Nick joins me to talk about his long creative relationship with Paul Weller. From photographing The Style Council in the mid-80s through to the striking imagery of Paul’s early solo career, Nick shares the stories behind some of Weller’s most memorable visuals.
- His first encounters with The Jam and The Style Council
- What made Paul Weller such a compelling subject to photograph
- The influences behind iconic shoots, including Our Favourite Shop and the debut solo album cover
- The role of fashion, style and visual culture in Weller’s music
- Nick’s reflections on music, image-making, and capturing emotion through photography
Previously appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2010, Nick has now been accorded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his boundary-pushing contributions to fashion image-making. The announcement came as part of King Charles III’s Birthday Honours list in June 2023.
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Nick Knight CBE – Fashion Photographer – Paul Weller Fan Podcast
A selection of Nick’s Weller photos
Internationalists (The US version of Our Favourite Shop)
Dancing Through the Fire
Nick Knight CBE also features in my upcoming book, Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire, which has just been published by Constable from Little, Brown.
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