William Shakespeare is the world's most renowned poet, playwright and author. He is known for the iconic stories of Romeo and Juliette, The Merchant of Venice and Macbeth. Today marks what would have been his 450th birthday, so in homage to it, here is a list of some of the most remarkable Shakespeare-inspired photo series.
From editorials to look books and remixed illustrations, this list of photo series proves that Shakespeare still has valid influence on today's artists. Modern clothing company Wildfox, for example, modelled an entire clothing line and correlating look book after Juliette from the famous Shakespeare tale 'Romeo and Juliette.' Celebrity actress Sienna Miller even posed as the playwright once for a Comic Relief campaign. Most recently, magazines have featured editorials themed around Shakespeare's style and era. Dazed Magazine's SS 2014 issue featured an editorial called 'Act One' and included theatrical Shakespearean-era clothing.
19 Shakespearean Photo Series
From William Shakespeare Editorials to Theatrical Pet Portraits:
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Stylized Renaissance Ruffled Collars
These Renaissance Costume Collars Would Impress Any Poet
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Couture Shakespearean Editorials
Mariacarla Boscono Stars in This Dazed Digital SS 2014 Issue
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Bewitching Elizabethan Era Lookbooks
The Alice + Olivia Fall 2014 Line is Inspired by Shakespeare
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Modernized Art History
Famous Icons are Reinterpreted in These Astonishing Portrait
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Brazen Theatrical Photoshoots
The W Magazine March 2012 Sorrenti Editorial is Dramatic
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Modern Shakespearean Fashion
The Saisonniers AW13 Juliet Collection is Darkly Romantic
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Theatrical Pet Portraits
Susan Herbert Infuses the World Of Shakespeare With Some Feline Flair
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Shakespearean Tragedy Editorials
The Lady Macbeth Madame Photoshoot Reinvents a Literary Classic
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Whimsical Shakespearean Fashion
The Rami Al Ali Spring 2014 Collection is Inspired by Ophelia
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Shakespearean Underwater Portraits
Immersion by Tim Tadder is Full of Emotional Intensity
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Modern Shakespearean Lookbooks
The Wildfox Fall 2012 Catalog is Inspired by 'Romeo and Juliet'
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Shakespeare-Inspired Intimates
Wildfox White Label Intimates Fall 2012 is Beautifully Breezy
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Stylized Theatrical Photoshoots
Nieuwe DeLaMar by Erwin Olaf Vibrantly Depicts Dramatic Scenes
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Historical Figure Modern Makeovers
'Secret Life Of...' Envisions Antiquated Icons Living Today
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Bewitching Forest Editorials
'Wizards, Witches & Magic' by Ellen Rogers in i-D December 2009
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Effortless English Poet T-Shirts
This Shakespeare T-Shirt Adds a Cheeky Tone to a Classic Writer
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Scanned Shakespearean Distortions
These Pam et Jenny Pieces are Witty and Memorable
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Silly Shakespearean Celebs
Sienna Miller is a Haute Female Hamlet for Comic Relief 2011 Campaign
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Shakespearean Short Editorials (UPDATE)
The Wildfox Fall 2012 Film Focuses on Love
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The Spring/Summer Wildfox Couture Lookbook is Wild & Western
Forest Nymph-Like Fashion
The Zuhair Murad Fall 2013 Couture Collection is Forest-Inspired
Ethereal Apocalypse Editorials
The Other Side of Thames Fashion Story Finds Beauty in Destruction
Hipster Festival Catalogs
The Urban Outfitters Festival Lookbook Provides Style Inspiration
Boho Family Fashion Catalogs
The Free People April 2013 Lookbook is Free-Sprited and Diverse
Eccentric Asian-Inspired Ensembles
The Garuda Indonesia Inflight Magazine Editorial is Vibrant
Mod British Swimwear
The Wildfox Swimwear 2013 Collection Channels the Sixties
Textured Underwater Portraits
Fish Heads by Tim Tadder Captures Submerged Individuals
Pink-Haired Beach Campaigns
The Wildfox Summer Lookbook is Candy Colored
Witchy Wigged-Out Catalogs
The Wildfox Pre-Fall 2012 Lookbook is 90s-Inspired
Patriotic Pink-Haired Lookbooks (UPDATE)
The Wildfox White Label Spring Campaign is Retro
Gothic Ocean Shoots
The Half-Light Beach 2 Editorial Offers a Second Macabre Dose
Luxe Ballerina Fashion
The Mojeh 'A Pointe to Remember' Editorial Stars Alexina Graham
Frizzed-Out Red-Haired Editorials
T Magazine 'The Fairest of Them All' Stars Actor Julianne Moore
Cinematic Swimwear Photoshoots
The Vogue Turkey 'Retro Dalgalar' Editorial Stars Juju Ivanyuk
Floating Fairy Photography
Emily Soto's Enchanted Forest Series is Simple and Serene
Opulent Porcelain Skin Paintings
Melissa Forman Illustrates Fair Females in Fantastical Scenes
Operatic Fashion Ads
The Dior Fall 2013 Campaign is Utterly Glamorous
Playful Pattern Pictorials
The Nasty Gal March 2013 Lookbook Bursts with Hip Energy
Candid Sci-Fi Character Captures
Leah Minium's Stormtrooper Photos Captures in Everyday Situations
President-Mocking Car Commercials
This Honda Commercial is In Preparation for President's Day
Pop Star-Mocking Apparel
These Quirky Metal T-shirts Depict Pop Stars in Heavy Rock Fashion
Ethereal 80s Fashion
The Wildfox White Label Spring 2012 Collection Offers a Feminine Throwback
Alluring Underworld Shoots
The Fleur De La Nuit Re: Magazine Editorial is Artfully Ornate
Animalistic Tribal Trinkets
The Wildfox Couture Jewelry Collection is Western-Inspired
Choking Peter Pan Collars
This 'Vivetta' Primerose Accessory is Looking to Tighten its Grip
Blasphemous Beauty Editorials
This Editorial Starring Lily McMenamy Incorporates Religious Symbols
Sun-Drenched Hipster Lookbooks
The MYKITA 2013 Collection is Smart and Stylish
Lionizing Cat Accessories
These Cat Collars Give Household Cats a Mane and a Fierce Attitude
Ponytail-Dyed Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'High Impact' Photoshoot is Dark and Edgy
Fantasy Sport Emblem Designs
The 'Westeros League' Game Of Thrones Sport Team Logos are Fantastic
Ethereal Fairytale Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar China December 2013 Issue Stars Magda Laguingne
Chic Cowboy Captures
The Wildfox Spring Summer 2012 Lookbook Shows Classy Countryside
Edgy Collegiate Lookbooks
Get Schooled by the Wildfox White Label ‘Being Good, Being Bad' De
Vibrant DIY Turf Collars
This Peter Pan Collar is Perfect for Spring and Easy-to-Make
Fanciful Baroque Editorials
'Lunatic Dreams' by Maciej Bernas Channels a Victorian Era
Haute Alien Editorials
The Future Perfect WSJ Fashion Story is Sci-Fi Chic
Chaotic Coastal Lookbooks
Stussy’s Women Spring/Summer 2013 Line Brings Back Beach & Surf
Surreal Animal Kingdom Illustrations
Sandra Dieckmann Connects Nature with Fantasy
Urban Asian-American Editorials
Chinatown by Henryk Lobaczewski Stars an Edgy Li Ming
Iconic Celeb Finger Puppets
The Dito Von Tease ‘Ditology’ Represent Comic Public Perso
Performing Arts-Inspired Photoshoots
i-D Summer 2012 Editorial Stars a Dramatic Malgosia Bela
Clown Couture Editorials
Cara Delevingne Transforms into a Circus Freak for i-D Winter 2013
Minimalist French Fashion
The Morgane Sezalory Collection is Rooted in Her Native Background
Demure Damsel Depictions
The Magdalena Chachlica by Koty 2 Editorial is Subtly Gothic
Luminescent Liquid Coifs
The Tim Tadder Water Wigs Collection Makes a Splash
Scandanavian Enchanted Forest Editorials
Manon Leloup Stars in V Magazine Fall 2013
Freakish Folklore Photography
Wilder Mann by Charles Freger Ferociously Depicts Cultural Costumes
Theatrical Fantasy Collections
Valentino Spring 2014 Couture Showed in Paris This Week
Enchanted Forest Fashion Photos
The 2012 Cotton Candy Punk Couture Shoot is Ethereal
Crimson Opulence Editorials
The Edit Guinevere van Seenus Fashion Feature Sets a Festive Tone
Cult Classic Couture
Suckers Apparel Has Created a Stylish Twin Peaks Inspired Collection
Emebellished Couture-Brimming Editorials
The Vogue US January 2014 issue is Fashion Abundant
Sultry Circus Vixen Photography
These Fashion Photos Feature Red Lips and Sparkling Diamonds
Extreme Athletic Photography
These Tim Tadder Sports Captures are Highly Detailed
Sensual Boudoir Shoots
When the Light Fades by Joshua Pestka is Dainty and Beautiful
Despondent Goth Editorials
The Ben Waters and Flo Dron for Open Lab Magazine is Melancholic
Surreal Desert Photography
Emmanuel Coupe's Utah Collection of Images Appear as Paintings
Delicate Feminine Fashion
The Erin Fetherston Spring Collection is Dreamy and Flirty
Theatrically Oriental Editorials
The FASH by SWU 2012 Design Scene Exclusive is Asian-Inspired
Visionary Liquefied Hairdos (UPDATE)
The Tim Tadder Female Water Wigs Series is Vibrantly Fresh
Elderly Alter-Ego Photography
I Used to be You by Kyoto Hamada Tackles the Fear of Aging
Brocaded Bespoke Biscuits
SweetAmbs Owner Amber Spiegel Makes Intricate Victorian-Inspired Sweets
Elaborate Coral Collars
Flower Explosion Necklaces Emulate the Beauty of the Oceans' Treasures
Feline Meme Films
Nyan the Movie Evokes Emotion in Viewers of the Short
Pink-Accented Punk Pictorials
Vicky by Bettina Genten Captures a Girl Who is Lost and Confused
Romantically Whimsical Accessories
These Bohemian Hair Accessories by Jennifer Behr are Dazzling
Theatrical Fairy Tale Designs
The Rodarte for Don Giovanni Costumes are Breathtaking
Playfully Quirky Editorials
The Lurve Magazine Fall/Winter 2012 Photoshoot Stars Heidi Mount
Quirky Pop Art Portraits
Mario Soria Creates Unexpected Paintings Featuring Iconic Figures
Ruffled Bucket Seating
The June Armchair by Lisa Hilland is Luxuriously Comfy
Emotive Facetography
'Emotions' by Tim Tadder May Give You Mood Swings
Funky Historical Figures
Mason London Dresses Classic Portraits with Vibrantly Colored Clothes
Nordic Couture Captures
The Rose Smith VISION China Fashion Feature is Fur-Clad
Gold Plated Lookbooks
The Young Frankk Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Gilded
Foliage-Floored Lookbooks
The Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2014 Collection Focuses on 'Techno Couture'
Sophisticated Sister Portraits
The Ones 2 Watch Gallery Girls Editoral is Elegantly Understated
Melodramatic Costume Editorials
Maggie Maurer Models Bizarre Costumes for Theatre in This Spread
Vintage Apparel Resurgence
The DKNY Opening Ceremony Pieces Are Taken from the Past
Charitable Jumping Celebs
The Cafedirect Comic Relief 2011 Sack Race Event Raises Funds
Sheer Shirt Lookbooks
The Market HG Line Features Gorgeous Ensembles for the World
Modern Shakespearean Lookbooks
The Wildfox Fall 2012 Catalog is Inspired by 'Romeo and Juliet'
Exotically Ornate Catalogs
The Camilla AW13 Lookbook is Full of Rich and Warm Fashion
Theatrical Headdress Runways
Sebastian Gunawan's Avant-Garde Fashions Epitomize Glamour
Optical Illusion Paintings
Oleg Shuplyak Hides Famous Faces in His Artwork
Adorable Temper Tantrum Photography
The Reasons My Son is Crying Pembroke Images Are Humorous
Embellished Cosmetic Captures
The Stuck On You Beauty Story by Lee Broomfield is Theatrical
Superhero-Laden Sportswear
The Addict x Marvel Capsule Collection Takes Flight
Explicit Graphic Apparel
Ktag clothing NYC Shows that Anything Can Sound Seductive in French
Theatrical Performance Editorials
The So Chic Magazine April 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Stage Beauty
Iconic British Figure Lingerie
Show Off Your Regal Bits with the Ladies Panties by Twisted Tee
Unzipped Body Adornments
The Gothic Zipper Jewelry Line is Dark and Dramatic
Darkly Bewitching Forest Editorials
The Another Magazine Fall 2013 Spread is in a Beguiling Forest
Historical Figure Contribution Ads
These TED Ads Efficiently Show the Effect of Ideas
Colorful Cartoon Caricatures
These Owen Schumacher Illustrations are Fantastically Distorted
Famous Figure Illustrations
Dave Flanagan Draws on History and Pop Culture
Socially Conscious Cartoons
These Isaac Burton Pieces Convey Social Commentary
Wicked Warrior Sweaters
Addict Clothing is Hooked on These Marvel T-Shirts and Sweaters
Hipster Plastic Bottle Couture
The PLAYBACK Clothing Line was Inspired by Al Gore's Documentary
Bedazzled Carnival-Themed Editorials
This Vogue Brazil February 2014 Editorial is Theatrical
Clown-Nosed Composers
The Vivienne Westwood Red Nose Day T-Shirts for Comic Relief
Hilariously Hatted Historic Statues
London's Statues Get Made Over by the HATWALK
Victorian Hunk Photoblogs
My Daguerreotype Boyfriend Tumblr Looks at Men from the Past
Wizardly Victorian Jewelry
Wear Your Favorite Characters with the Etsy Iconic Earrings Shop
Sleek Paisley-Printed Menswear
The Drake’s of London x Fred Perry Collection is a Man’
Personified Block Photography
These Lifelike Images by Fabien Nissels Fragment the Human Form
Netted Headwear Editorials
The Spectrum Design Scene Exclusive is Avant-Garde
Furry Feline Accessories
The Mini Manes Cat Collars from Etsy will Make Your Kitty Fashionable
Luxuriously Embellished Collars
These Eleven Objects Creations Feature Sharp Shirtless Accessories
Silly Shakespearean Celebs
Sienna Miller is a Haute Female Hamlet for Comic Relief 2011 Campaign
Charity Choosing Tees
PIF Apparel Allows You to Choose Which Charity to Donate To
Intricate Porcelain Craniums
Katsuyo Aoki Crafts Skulls with Baroque-Influenced Ornamentation
Legendary Rap Producer Apparel
The New Stussy J Dilla Graphic Tee Remembers All His Albums
Theatrically Dangerous Editorials
The Chloe Memisevic Metal Magazine Shoot is Deviously Dramatic
Eerie Eyeless Illustrations
Dan Hillier Joins Human and Animal Anatomical Forms to Tell a Story
11 Sultry Sienna Miller Features
From Bohemian Celebutorials to Bedazzled Bodies
Historic Hookup Sites
Bangable Dudes in History Breaks Down History-Making Hotties
Soup Kitchen Portraits
The Volunteers by John Delaney Captures People with the Giving Spirit
Anonymous Masked Photography
Lionel Bayol-Themines' Watchmen Collection Features Faceless Subjects
Victorian Hothouse Planters
The Plantini Growing Kit Houses Your Plants in an Elaborate Style
Humorous Classical Ladies' Men
'Pickup Lines Of 13 Historical Figures' Turns Beethoven Into a Pimp
Shakespearean Short Editorials (UPDATE)
The Wildfox Fall 2012 Film Focuses on Love
Primeval Jean Ads
Killer Vintage Denim Promotes its Classic Time-Honored Slack Style
Presidential Portrait Rust Art
Abraham Lincoln's Visage is Rusted onto a '75 Lincoln Hood