Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud Fashion Neurosis with Debbie Harry
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Jan 7, 2026 
Debbie Harry, the iconic lead vocalist of Blondie, shares her journey from a Playboy Bunny to a punk rock legend. She discusses her unconventional fashion choices on tour and the importance of kindness as a core of true sex appeal. The candid conversation touches on her experiences with trauma and substance use, revealing the liberation that sobriety brought her. Debbie also reminisces about influential figures like Andy Warhol and William Burroughs, highlighting how their artistry shaped her own. Her reflections on identity, relationships, and creativity are both profound and inspiring.
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Pack A Reliable Black-and-White Kit
- Build a reliable travel wardrobe around black and white to simplify touring and maintain a fresh look.
- Choose practical statement pieces like platform trainers to balance style and comfort on the road.
Sexiness Comes From Kindness
- Debbie Harry links sex appeal to kindness, generosity and an animal quality rather than physical traits.
- She views simplicity and warmth as central to someone's sexual presence.
Discovering A Second Self Through Clothes
- Debbie describes being dressed like a boy in childhood and then discovering girly clothes later, which felt like meeting another self.
- That shift expanded her world and triggered fascination with femininity.
