Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud Fashion Neurosis with Nicky Haslam
Dec 18, 2024
Nicky Haslam, an acclaimed English interior designer and founder of Nicky Haslam Studio, shares his fascinating journey through fashion and society. He reminisces about dyeing his pubes and his audacious style choices at Eton, reflecting on how he invented the '60s alongside David Bailey. The conversation touches on his unforgettable encounters with icons like Marilyn Monroe and Mae West and delves into the connection between attraction and personal aesthetics. With humor and charm, Haslam illustrates his belief in the beauty of shared experiences and resilience.
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Dior's New Look
- As a child, Nicky Haslam witnessed Dior's 'New Look' in Paris shortly after World War II.
- His mother, however, preferred Jacques Fath's designs, believing that 'rich women dress at Dior, smart women dress at Fath'.
Introducing Yves Saint Laurent
- Nicky Haslam introduced Diana Vreeland to Yves Saint Laurent's work.
- Vreeland initially dismissed Saint Laurent, but eventually featured him extensively in Vogue, boosting the designer's career.
Eton Uniform
- Nicky Haslam customized his Eton uniform with red lining, a scandalous move.
- He also dyed his hair blonde.