Speaks Volumes with Derrick Gee

How Menswear Designer Nicholas Daley Clashes Tartan & Reggae To Become the Future of Global Fashion

Jul 10, 2024

Menswear designer Nicholas Daley shares insights on drawing inspiration from Scotland and Jamaica, creating iconic looks for artists. Topics include his parents' Reggae Klub in Edinburgh, craftsmanship in textiles, and live music platform Woven Rhythms. Exploring the intersection of fashion and music, the impact of London's music scene, and the future of menswear design with a focus on community and culture.

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Quick takeaways

Nicholas Daley blends Scottish and Jamaican influences in his fashion designs, creating a unique multicultural narrative.

Craftsmanship and community collaboration are core pillars of Nicholas Daley's brand ethos, intertwining music and fashion seamlessly.

Deep dives

Influence of Style Evolution in Music

Evolution in style from the Ivy League look of Miles in the 50s to the leather patchwork of later years is seen as vital as his music. The speaker emphasizes the importance of artists' style evolution parallel to music. The fashion sense is deemed equally critical. Artists are observed through their timeline in music and clothing, showcasing an intriguing evolution.

Intro

3min

A Designer's Reflection on Community, Culture, and Craftsmanship

25min

Exploring the Intersection of Fashion and Music at Paris Fashion Week

5min

Exploring the Influence of London on Fashion, Music, and Culture

5min

Exploring the Future of Menswear Design with Nicholas Daley

3min

What happens when a fashion brand is authentically inspired by music culture?

In "Nicholas Daley Speaks Volumes," Derrick discovers how the designer draws inspiration from Scotland and Jamaica; his parents' Reggae Klub in Edinburgh; craftsmanship in textiles and musical performance, to create iconic looks for artists like Youssef Dayes, Don Letts, and more.

Learn more about Woven Rhythms, Nicholas Daley's live music platform, here:

https://www.instagram.com/woven_rhythms/

https://wovenrhythms.com/

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Website: https://nicholasdaley.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas_daley/

Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/NicholasDaley/

Speaks Volumes is produced by Julia Wang. Logo and branding by Jonny Sikov.

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