About this episode
Bella Freud interviews Stephen Jones about his influential career in millinery and the punk fashion scene of the 1970s.
Stephen Jones OBE is a British milliner and designer, highly regarded as one of the most radical of the 20th and 21st centuries. Jones studied at St Martins, spending his evenings at the Blitz club, immersed in London’s fashion and punk scene in the 1970s. In 1980, Stephen opened his first millinery salon in the heart of London. This shop was visited by rock stars and royalty, from Diana Ross to Diana, Princess of Wales. Over four decades later, Jones’s era-defining designs continue to attract a celebrity clientele which includes Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Mick Jagger, and British Royalty. Since the early 80s Stephen Jones has collaborated with designers from Vivienne Westwood and Claude Montana through to his current work with Thom Browne, Christian Dior, and Matières Fecales. Jones’ hats have been an integral component in some of the most memorable runway events of the past four decades, including his work on John Galliano’s spectacular Maison Margiela Haute Couture SS24 show presented under the Pont Alexander III. Jones was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours, and received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the British…
People in this episode
Host: Bella Freud
Guest: Stephen Jones
Topics covered
- fashion
- design
- punk culture
- millinery
- celebrity
- collaboration
Keywords
- Stephen Jones
- milliner
- punk fashion
- celebrity hats
- British Fashion Council
- design collaboration
- fashion history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: British Fashion Council, Maison Margiela, Thom Browne, Christian Dior, Matières Fecales
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