• James Brown: From Croydon to Vogue: How a Kid from Croydon Changed Fashion Forever

  • Apr 25 2025
  • Length: 47 mins
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James Brown: From Croydon to Vogue: How a Kid from Croydon Changed Fashion Forever

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    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 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 sanctuary

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