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

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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