Daphne Guinness is a notable face, a collector, and an icon in the world of fashion. She is also an heir by direct descent of Arthur Guinness, the 18th-century inventor of the beer that stil bears his name.
She has made herself pretty well known in the fashion industry for being the unique person that she is. Daphne insists that she is not eccentric saying ‘I loathe the word – it has become devoid of meaning: it is a blanket statement hinting at lunacy. Perhaps ‘bohemian’ might be considered as an alternative world, if one needs to be labelled”
She has worked as a model for several labels such as NARS, MAC, Akris, Karl Lagerfeld and Philip Treacy – she worked with them both artistically as well as being their model.
Her best-known friend was the last fashion designer, Alexander McQueen. She was scheduled to model for charity on the runway the day his suicide was announce but Daphne veiled herself in mourning.
Not only does she models, but she creates and invents many objects herself – many of these creations were inspired by her facination with armor. Fun fact though, Daphne designs fashion, jewelry, and perfume for herself when she cannot find exactly what she wants to wear or buy. She has said that she created more than 100 pieces in 2010 alone.
There’s a few things that really stand out when it comes to Daphne Guinness:
1. Her beehive hair-style
Her hair is one of a kind – when you think of Daphne Guinness, you instantly think of her black and blond bee-hive like hair – right? Well, that’s what comes to mind when think of her.
2. Hand accessories
Daphne Guinness is known for having a huge fascination for armor – so she tends to cover herself in jewels that are very armor like. Most of the time, she does not find what she wants, so she creates them herself. No matter what she’s doing – you will always see her hands covered in bracelets and rings. There is no doubt that these jewels make a statement of their own.
3. Heelless shoes
She’s known for wearing sky high platforms – but not only are they high, they are heelless too. After all, her good friend, the late Alexander McQueen was one of the designers who brought in this design for shoes – ever since, Daphne has continued to show us that it is possible to walk comfortably in them!
Take a look at what Daphne Guinness has to say about life and the world of fashion:
There you have it – the unique style that is of Daphne Guinness! What do you think of her and her style? One of a kind?
