EPISODE · Apr 25, 2025 · 47 MIN
James Brown: From Croydon to Vogue: How a Kid from Croydon Changed Fashion Forever
from Say it Sister... · host Lucy Barkas & Karen Heras Kelly
Send us Fan MailLegendary hairstylist James Brown takes us back to the 90s, sharing how he revolutionized the beauty industry by championing natural looks over the excessive styling that dominated fashion magazines.• Coming from Croydon on a youth training scheme earning just £27.50 per week• Creating Kate Moss's first Vogue cover and becoming the youngest hairdresser ever to achieve this milestone• Living in the now-famous flat at 56 Brewer Street that became a hub for the 90s creative scene• Transforming beauty standards by enhancing women's natural features rather than masking them• Experiencing the freedom of 90s club culture where everyone was accepted regardless of background• Reflecting on how today's social media creates unrealistic beauty standards for young women• Sharing concerns about extreme beauty procedures becoming normalized for teenagers• Discussing the importance of empowering young women with self-esteem and confidence• Finding purpose beyond fashion through his love of animals and dream of opening a sanctuaryUse your voice, journal, speak or sing out loud. However you do it, we hope you join us in saying it sister.Send us a comment, ask a question, or suggest a topic. We would love to hear from you
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Send us Fan Mail Legendary hairstylist James Brown takes us back to the 90s, sharing how he revolutionized the beauty industry by championing natural looks over the excessive styling that dominated fashion magazines. • Coming from Croydon on a youth training scheme earning just £27.50 per week • Creating Kate Moss's first Vogue cover and becoming the youngest hairdresser ever to achieve this milestone • Living in the now-famous flat at 56 Brewer Street that became a hub for the 90s creative ...
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