# Alienesque Celebtorials The Tilda Swinton W Spread is Eerily Extraterrestrial By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilda-swinton-w References: [justjared.buzznet](http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/07/11/tilda-swinton-covers-w-august-2011/) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/2011/08/tilda-swinton-we-need-to-talk-about-kevin-cover-story) I have often thought that this particular actress had a chameleon quality that many, even her most prestigious peers, could not match, and the Tilda Swinton W photo spread seems to proves this. Typically [androgynous and avant-garde](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) as is almost always the case with her magazine features, Swinton introduces a more alienesque quality to this particular one, which gives it an eerie yet captivating vibe. Photographed by Tim Walker, the Tilda Swinton W photo spread owes much of its exquisite extraterrestrial elements to the wonderfully artful styling of Jacob Kjeldgaard. From donning [sweeping gowns to structured suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025), the 50-year-old British actress is given a lot to work with in regards to developing an intriguing persona in front of Walker's lens. The Tilda Swinton W editorial will be part of the August 2011 issue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extraterrestrial Fashion:** An opportunity for fashion brands to explore otherworldly designs and push the boundaries of traditional fashion. - **Chameleon Talent:** An opportunity for entertainment companies to find and promote actors with versatile and unique personas that can be adapted to different roles. - **Artful Styling:** An opportunity for styling and fashion professionals to experiment with creative and unconventional styling techniques and push beyond the mainstream fashion norms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore otherworldly designs and push the boundaries of traditional fashion. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can find and promote actors with versatile and unique personas that can be adapted to different roles. - **Photography:** Photography professionals can experiment with creative and unconventional techniques to create otherworldly and captivating photographs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Alienesque Designer Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mugler-alien-extraintense.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md) - [Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-acquisition.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)