Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud Fashion Neurosis with Susie Cave
Apr 8, 2025
Susie Cave, the British model and designer behind The Vampire's Wife, shares her captivating journey from being scouted at just 14 to launching her gothic-romantic fashion brand. She reminisces about her first encounter with Nick Cave and the emotional weight of personal style, revealing how cherished outfits reflect deep memories. The conversation also delves into how creativity can serve as a powerful outlet for grief, demonstrating the transformative effects of art and the bonds formed through shared fashion experiences.
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Early Career
- Susie Cave was scouted at 14 by Bethann Hardison, who sent her to Steven Meisel.
- Meisel advised her to finish school, which she did and later booked her for a job.
Japan
- Susie Cave pretended to attend school, then was scouted by a Japanese agent and moved to Japan at 16.
- She stayed for two years, learning to be a model and overcoming camera shyness.
Dior
- Makeup artist Tien transformed Susie Cave's look, leading to her becoming the face of Christian Dior makeup.
- This endorsement significantly boosted her modeling career.