How Nick Knight’s Archive Inspired Model Kirsten Owen | Subjective

Kirsten Owen might have spent her formative years in rural Ontario, but it was Nick Knight’s Skinhead series that inspired her foray into the world of fashion. In this revealing interview, Owen reflects on her journey from small-town girl to one of the iconic faces of the 90s. She shares her experiences working with Knight, discussing the lasting impression his Skinhead series had on her friend group in challenging conventional beauty standards. Established in November 2000, SHOWstudio is an award-winning fashion website, founded and directed by Nick Knight, that has defined the manner in which fashion is presented via the Internet. A pioneer of fashion film and live fashion broadcasting, SHOWstudio is now recognised as the leading force behind these mediums, offering a unique platform to nurture and encourage fashion to engage with moving image in the digital age. In its documentation of fashion and the arts, SHOWstudio has collaborated with pop culture icons and creatives including Tracey Emin, Lady Gaga, John Galliano, Kate Moss, Alexander McQueen, Charles Jeffrey, Gareth Pugh and many more. Visit SHOWstudio: https://www.showstudio.com/projects/subjective Explore our channel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showstudio Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHOWstudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHOWstudio Shop our selection of art and books: https://shop.showstudio.com/​ #fashion #SHOWstudio #nickknight #kirstenowen