Down The Rabbit Hole: Nicky Clarke’s Journey From Vogue to Royalty

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Interview with Nicky Clarke

Nicky Clarke is a highly acclaimed British hairstylist and brand founder, known for his skills and creativity, which have propelled him to become a sought-after name in the industry. Nicky discovered his talent for hairstyling at a young age. At 16, he seized an opportunity to apprentice at the prestigious House of Leonard where he worked alongside the renowned John Frieda. By 17, he was already lending his skills to his first British Vogue shoot.

For over a decade, Nicky worked with John Frieda, splitting his time between the salon and shoots for major publications all the while helping to develop the Frizz Ease brand. During this time, Nicky became one of the most in-demand and highest-paid hairdressers in the UK, creating iconic looks for stars such as Duran Duran, Brooke Shields, and Diana Ross.

In the early '90s, the Nicky Clarke brand emerged from a partnership with Nicky's then-wife Lesley, herself an international fashion designer.

Together, they opened the first Nicky Clarke salon in London's prestigious Mayfair district, with the Duchess of York presiding over the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The salon became the place to be for those seeking the best of haircuts, coloring, styling, and treatments.

Its success cemented Nicky's status as a premier hairstylist and elevated him to a household name in the UK. His clientele is a star-studded lineup including royalty, supermodels, pop icons, and A-list celebrities, counting Princess Diana, David Bowie, the Beatles (Paul, George and Ringo), Gwyneth Paltrow, Sienna Miller, Brad Pitt, Eddie Redmayne, Kate Moss, Christian Bale, Naomi Campbell, Penelope Cruz, George Michael, Isabella Rossellini and, Donatella Versace among his past and current Clients.

His artistic vision has graced the runways of Givenchy, Versace, Calvin Klein, Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, and numerous others. He’s won countless awards throughout his career and impressively, in 2008, Her Majesty the Queen honored him with the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in acknowledgment of his significant contributions to the hairdressing industry and outstanding service to the community.

Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/nickyclarkeus/
• https://nickyclarke.com/about-us/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_Clarke
• https://www.thetease.com/celebrity-hairstylist-nicky-clarke-on-his-career-beginnings-most-remarkable-styling-moments-and-launching-his-brand-in-the-u-s/

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