William King (1939–1987), also known as Bill King, was an American fashion photographer.
According to his ex-boyfriend, hairdresser Harry King, “He was kind, sweet, lovely, and a great photographer, but Bill did too many drugs and got off on people’s misfortunes.”
King died of AIDS at the Beth Israel Hospital in New York in 1987, 48 aged.
These stunning photos were part of his work that Bill King took fashion portraits of classic beauties in the 1960s.
Brigitte Bauer is wearing a dazzling shower of silver rain and paillettes by Paco Rabanne, photo by Bill King, Harper’s Bazaar UK, December 1966 |
Birgitta af Klercker in brilliant marigold shift in worsted jersey by Louis Feraud, photo by Bill King, Harper’s Bazaar UK, October 1966 |
Brigitte Bauer in shimmering silver lamé dress cut on the bias, V-necked in back, by Nettie Vogues, jewelry by Kutchinsky, photo by Bill King, Harper’s Bazaar UK, December 1966 |
Brigitte Bauer in silver matelassé suit collared and cuffed in white wool jersey with matching halter top by Philippe Venet, photo by Bill King, Harper’s Bazaar UK, December 1966 |
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