B E S T I V A L countdown (part II)

Sunday’s headlining act is irrefutably one of the most spellbinding icons of our time – the devout Goddess Bjork.

*Bravo Da Bank, Bravo*

Playing her only outdoor festival show in the world this year, the legendary songstress will be showcasing her innovative repertoire of songs and some inspirational new corkers.

Featuring an Icelandic female choir and a range of specially crafted instruments such as a bespoke pipe organ that accepts digital information, Bjork’s headline show will push the boundaries of festival experiences.

What a memorable extravagance we have in store indeed. And if she whips out the ole Marjan Pejoski swan dress then I can float on home a satisfied Bestivaler.  

‘To Lee, With Love, Nick’

Premiered at the British Fashion Awards on Tuesday, this captivating tribute film for Alexander McQueen, ‘To Lee, With Love, Nick’, was styled by Edward Enninful and features trenchant vocals from Björk.

Prominent director and photographer Nick Night’s stirring production majestically captures McQueen's inexplicable aesthetic and unparalleled talent.

Icelandic singer Bjork exclusively wrote the acute soundtrack for Night’s 3-minute kaleidoscopic vision of McQueen’s designs. 

The stunning homage stars some of his iconic creations, culminating in a tumultuous finale that epitomises the maverick's cutting edge imagination.

'Homogenic', cover designed by McQueen

The much celebrated and missed London-born fashion designer was crowned British Designer of the year a stellar four times. 

His notable fashion repertoire stretched to working with numerous esteemed musicians, having designed Bjork's 1997 album cover ‘Homogenic’, as well as the Union Jack coat donned by David Bowie on the ‘Earthling’ cover. 

The iconic coat for 'Earthling'