The 1997 photoshoot of Björk, captured by photographers John Scarisbrick and John Holden, is renowned for its exploration of texture, form, and identity. In this session, Björk was dressed in pieces from Issey Miyake's FW 1997 collection, a line celebrated for its avant-garde structures and organic designs. The shoot, in part a visual accompaniment to her album Homogenic, conveyed a deeply futuristic aesthetic that harmonized with Björk’s evolving musical direction. Scarisbrick and Holden’s collaborative imagery highlighted Miyake’s sculptural and textural ingenuity, which effortlessly melded with Björk's distinct, ethereal persona. The result was a series of timeless images that encapsulated both the fashion designer's and the artist's shared vision of breaking creative boundaries.
John Scarisbrick reflected on the shoot as a surprisingly seamless experience, noting that Björk, despite her reputation for being deeply involved in her projects, allowed him and his team considerable freedom. Rather than imposing strict creative control, she placed full trust in their expertise, creating an atmosphere of openness and experimentation. Scarisbrick described the experience as one of the most "easy and relaxed" shoots he had ever done, a testament to the chemistry between Björk, the photographers, and the powerful Miyake designs that served as wearable art.
