Inside Dahc Dermur VIII's Extreme Beauty Routine | Vogue

A figurehead of London’s underground nightlife scene, American-born DJ and performance artist Dahc Dermur VIII (aka Chadd Curry) shares his facial armor techniques, love of superglue, and Rick Owens archives.
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Inside Dahc Dermur VIII's Extreme Beauty Routine | Vogue

[@nianewton2551]

“ Through sobriety ..I’ve become the drug that I’ve always craved “ love !

[@miola2083]

YES!

[@MrsBrittanyWood]

That spoke to my soul. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dm3e890]

I feel it too!

[@DenZerda]

Genial

[@CrystalMouse1]

I experience this as well as I'm autistic and ADD. I crave the dopamine I get when I Don my "look" that's similar to this or FecalMatter 's esthetic

[@sebastianrivera6976]

His voice is so soothing and has a calming timbre to it. His words are profound. "There's not a destination, we don't end. Its about constantly becoming." That really reached me.

[@nicolasreyesortiz4168]

Hey your name is in Spanish, can u get your Instagram? You look interesting lol

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Can i*

[@dianaribe6840]

Same

[@ibentforhalford]

O hate you

[@jovemmm789]

same

[@sidwilloughby1788]

seeing people who are older and apart of the alternative community makes me so freaking happy

[@viceb7]

They've usually got some real wisdom too

[@ascoadia282]

I mean they made it so it's lovely to see them still thriving! 🖤

[@shondawarren3673]

They helped start it & pushing forward so people now a days can slide into the space better off than they had it, imo 😊

[@danielleterese402]

Agreed🖤🤍🖤

[@thegoblinsteed3558]

We were young once lol

[@sanazlol7433]

I can’t tell you how happy i am knowing that vogue is being a bit more diverse than it used to.

[@kacymichelle8208]

And than they stopped… I hate them for not continuing this

[@theodevilman4004]

Currently in love with Vogue’s Extreme Beauty videos.

[@lustgut]

Me too :>

[@esmen292]

Sameee

[@lindacormier4613]

Again I so agree with YOU, this IS absolutely, THE BEST ONE YET. 🤗🤗👍👍HANDS DOWN.

[@christieharrison4331]

Finally something different and interesting! Not the usual cookie cutter looks.

[@ellothereluv2853]

same i started bingeing today

[@heatherduncan5826]

“give people the respect they need and the respect they deserve”. “I wanted to be happy and that is what drove me”. These videos are so much deeper than a lot of other make up videos. I like this series.

[@johnhoad3842]

I've know Chadd over ten years and he's one of the most down to earth people I've ever met. Once had a whole dinner just talking about buying and selling stocks. A true gent.

[@theplainest]

It's always the people who look "scariest" in these profiles that end up being the sweetest, humble and soft spoken

[@Dani-px4qb]

He’s thriving in life not just surviving

[@lindacormier4613]

AMEN ,SO AGREE WITH YOU.

[@lindacormier4613]

But he had TO move TO England, to BE EXCEPTED. THIS MADE ME CRY, I'AM AMERICAN, I BURSTED OUT CRYING, WHEN HE WALKED INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, AND LIT THE CANDLE... AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVED HIS SORBRERITY STORY. I'VE BEEN SOBER FOR 8YRS NOW.

[@donotgivemedriedplum]

Linda Cormier u rock! I’m sober too

[@lindacormier4613]

@@donotgivemedriedplum we both rock together, much love AND respect, stay strong, AND we you ever need TO talk, give ME A shout out. Really mean this. AMEN.

[@lindacormier4613]

@@delvish111 wish YOU would please read say this, in English, because I DON'T KNOW what you're saying.

[@antoniafranco6388]

“Forgiveness is essential, resentment is disease”, his words are so powerful

[@晶-c7i]

"I found my own religion, and the religion is me and the things that I believe in."

[@mandeep3.14]

Spirituality

[@oddanneout]

@@mandeep3.14 semantics

[@Chulpansilu]

Yesss

[@suzieq1446]

The exact definition of what is taught by the satanic church. They don't worship a diety just themselves. It's nothing new.

[@aldelasarmas4026]

@@quesoqueso7598 you are in.. those things you see and teach urself.. sarcasm says.. you have a long way to go child

[@YuLi-gx2ep]

I have noticed long time ago already, that people, who look "alternative" to conventional beauty standards are more wise and humanistic, than conventional beauty queens or "normal" people.

[@beckc.d.1813]

This is fascinating. He’s living performance art.

[@benerasm4207]

"Through sobriety I became the drug I always craved" - this has to be taught.

[@meowyowyow]

@Brutal Honesty you clearly have not experienced addiction and recovery. I think your response is edgy BS.

[@mohammadal-drees3106]

@Brutal Honesty as someone who’s a recovered drug addict, I can relate. In the sense that through my sobriety, I crave the best sober version of me who’s ambitious and always motivated to thrive. Once I became sober and found myself I managed to finish my PhD in Medicine, and currently doing clinical medicine at the age of 40. So yes, my sober self is the drug that I always craved. FYI, I was addicted to Crystal meth for 3 years. I got to the point of injecting myself with it and get high throughout the entire week.

[@izzydeadyet7336]

This happened to me, I got clean and thought I was on top of the world, it felt like a miracle then literally my life fell apart ..it was like a cruel test to see how much I could handle till I folded..I feel like I was punished for being prideful for like the first time in decades..

[@leljhakhel]

We live based on what pleases this “boring” and highly toxic society. We should rather live as who we truly are. Thank you Chadd and thank you Vogue for showing us this beautiful and meaningful art (and also philosophy of life).

[@esmen292]

I love seeing people who are not "normal" it makes me so happy that I'm not alone:D

[@Luan.Lima18]

I also like people like that 😍🖤 I like being a person who is not "normal"

[@esmen292]

@@Luan.Lima18 same 😂

[@esmen292]

@@user-lw9ut2ms6m I'm sorry I apparently offended you.. I'm just trying to spread positivity to alt people!

[@esmen292]

@@user-lw9ut2ms6m the funny thing is that I'm very insucure because of my parents...but anyway I never said "OmG wE aRe SoO diFfErenT aNd bEtTeR tHen EvEryOne ElsE" I just said I'm glad I'm not alone...sorry?

[@esmen292]

@@carpe.diem26 ikr :)

[@ainamilena1074]

I just love the tone of voice... could listen to this for hours ❤️

[@dorismugg]

This was a beautiful video Vogue. The way he talks about his mental health and how horrible some people can be to a another human. This break my heart. but I fell in love with his absolutely beautiful personality. Thanks again for this video 💖

[@jajagabour8150]

Well said

[@valeriaangilella2075]

This is the art that only personified art can understand. It's really beautiful.

[@NamNam-hk6ds]

Glad he found a place were he's accepted and made friends like him. :)

[@gui910]

The true originals... long live the club kids

[@mahagony74red53]

Yaaaaas!!! Fireceness personified!!!!

[@danithefiend6167]

Forever!

[@pppppnnnnnggggg]

Everyone in the Extreme Beauty series is so articulate about their arts and makeup steps. Love it!

[@emmadonaldson7876]

Thank goodness for people like this in the world, I’m in awe 🖤

[@AnnaNooshin]

I adore these videos so so much ❤️

[@takotakotakotakotako]

This legit made me cry. I wish I had an ounce of his ability to just be who he is and let it flow regardless of normies' judgementality. I'm so jealous and inspired at the same time

[@MomShots]

So beautiful!! I was almost brought to tears at the end when they spoke about entering a church and offering a candle of hope. Thank you for sharing a tiny bit of who you are with us!

[@gummypoppa]

I am so mesmerized by this human. Wow.

[@DaniEl-lv7hi]

I am so glad to hear he reconnected with his parents, his mom is gorgeous! I hope they can appreciate each other’s differences. As someone who has always felt different, I respect this so much.

[@Eternalluxx]

omggg i love styles so i really am happy for the courage of these people to express themselves through their clothes and makeup, this is how adorable

[@johnayalachef]

I would like to commend Vogue for exploring other beauty cultures and featuring the individual. Additionally, I applaud the pioneering spirt and beautiful soul of this artist.

[@patatedoucebb2919]

I love this group. Chad Curry, Parma Ham, Fecal Matter, Salvjia, Jazmin Bean. They're going to write books about what they're doing now for the culture.

[@patatedoucebb2919]

@Brutal Honesty check them out! Their name is shocking but their makeup and fashion is even more extreme

[@patatedoucebb2919]

@Brutal Honesty your loss!

[@andreja9425]

Brutal Honesty at least look at their instagram, what are you being so close minded for? Ever heard of don’t judge a book by its cover? Same goes for a name

[@andreja9425]

Brutal Honesty It would have been easier and quicker to look them up than it was to reply to my comment. Obviously you’re an autonomous person but it’s just like 😑. You’re being judgemental because you’re refusing to engage with something simply because of its name (Fecal Matter is definitely supposed to be off putting, and it is funny but still). 2 people are telling you it’s cool tho and you’re still ardent in your refusal to engage with something. Idk willful ignorance always bothers me but this isn’t even that important so like whatever. Keep your bubble small I guess

[@zedxx]

YES! I call them the children of the dark. I think we can add Felix Velvet to the group too.

[@JustaGirldocumentingherlife]

These videos make me feel better when its hard for me to be myself because their's older people then me out their being themselves and that's such a beautiful thing honestly

[@Littlepea2890]

Whomever is in charge of this series has been killing it! I can’t believe Vogue is giving this chance to so many genuinely cool people.

[@MrAsianAxolotl]

I feel so enlightened just by listening haha it's nice to also have someone on here whos not 19/20 but also someone who can talk about how it was in another generation

[@minervagalvez5937]

I AM SO SORRY THAT YOU WERE PHYSICALLY ATTACKED. I AM SO HAPPY YOU CONTINUE TO GIVE ALL OF US THE WONDERMENT OF ALL YOUR AMAZING CREATIVITY!!! THANK YOU, LOVE!!!

[@andie599]

I love that he is at peace and in good terms with his parents. He is simply expressing himself and there’s nothing wrong with that

[@lucasbaker9549]

him in a cathedral setting is perfection. gothic overload 🖤🥵

[@lindacormier4613]

Absolutely STUNNING. Watch it four times, this made me CRY. Just ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING.

[@mktruett]

Seems to have a very kind heart. Love it bc some could find him “scary”

[@hurrrmmhmmmhmghh8912]

he has the most relaxing smooth voice

[@weenrfart3000]

the people in this series are always so inspirational, i honestly hope that one day i can be confident enough to be like them

[@jackiegorman6872]

The creative types are always the most kind hearted, humble and sensitive souls. He truly has a warmth about him that just draws you in. He is living art. I adore these videos Vogue. ❤️

[@mackeysmith-simons6138]

interesting how in these videos, a lot of the extreme beauty specimens come off as having a more subdued personality.

[@atsuki18]

and is actually more likeable than those ig and youtube iNfluEncErs floating around

[@honeydew1917]

That’s probably why they do such extreme looks. Being an introvert myself (and having autism) I understand not being able to express myself and my feelings very well, so I resorted to dying my hair in an attempt to tell people I wasn’t “normal”. I don’t feel like myself if I have natural hair and don’t dress alternatively.

[@ElshiBumcfksz]

@@honeydew1917 Hey hey i am an Aspie and I also dye my hair crazy colors do weird makeup and dress alternatively. That's an interesting point about us communicating not being neurotypical through self expression!

[@piike_the_garbage]

@@honeydew1917 I understand you a lot, I'm not an introvert but I love not only expressing myself by talking but also on my appearance, I can't feel comfortable with natural hair colors because it feels so off of who I am

[@ascoadia282]

I think when you ARE loud, you don't have to be loud to say what you mean. If that makes sense at all?

[@tdmj2812]

His voice! 🖤🤍 The respect and adoration he has for the people in his community who hold him up is beautiful!

[@chiarasponz3210]

So beautiful yet so scary at the same time

[@nomdeplume2213]

Scary?!? Where? How?! Scary ppl look like you and me, they don't look like him. Psychopaths look like the girl next door and the preacher down the street. This man is one of the kindest, most non threatening humans on earth.

[@chiarasponz3210]

@@nomdeplume2213 I said scary not violent. There's a difference.

[@cnnc7150]

This guy makes Marilyn Manson look normal! Definitely an achievement. But his strength and ability to accept himself in all its weirdness makes us all better accept ourselves. I hope he doesn't do anything harmful anymore to push the limits of what extreme looks he can take on. Best wishes! And thanks!

[@saintmichaelsmorningstar6451]

He’s doing his makeup giving life advice for everyone (not even just 1 particular group) he seems so nice and just seems like someone you would want in you’re life to bring some positivity.

[@mariebonaparte6882]

Just started to cry at his religion statement. It’s a rare thing to find someone who feels and experienced the same as oneself. Thank you, that was absolutely beautiful.

[@emilymcnabb13]

I love how he hangs out with some of the other beautiful people that have been featured in this series before ☺️☺️

[@GrrrlNextDoor13]

Wow... So entrancing. The mood, energy and expression was like an art piece. After following Dahc on instagram for so long it's amazing to see it all come together. ty vogue!

[@CAnative64]

The word that comes to mind after watching this video and listening to this person is SPECTACULAR.

[@josselinemoreira3109]

Sometimes I think about how interesting and beautiful the world would be if everybody felt this creative to go out looking this stunning, just like a real life extreme fashion show. That would be magnificent!!! 🖤

[@shawnalynn5198]

What a fascinating person. I could listen to him talk all day, he has such a soothing voice (plus all the stories he must have!) It's so inspiring to see someone who has truly created themselves.

[@stassji5041]

I love the creativity and the authenticity of the individual.

[@rupenavalta9893]

watching this was just such a humbling experience. what a genuine and humble person love them

[@triciamartin8736]

Love how Vogue sees beauty in everyone and everything!!

[@kimberlyelkins4964]

So glad he and his family came back together. Loved the photo with his mom.

[@chloedawn_]

WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE SUPERGLUE

[@sunnivaleflair3576]

I loved every part except that lol....like treat your skin right please

[@plaaaant]

@Brutal Honesty Living up to your name, I suppose

[@kirstiurp]

He did say he often ends up in the emergency room...

[@dorkspectre]

IKR. There are safer adhesives to use these days: spirit gum, prosaide, just to name two. Please take care of your skin.

[@mm0901]

Right? Dude is hardcore!😱

[@wapoidewapowapoide]

Their words and wisdom sound deeper with that soothing tone on their voice. I love it, could listen to them for hours. 💕

[@martinrosenberg9437]

Chadd has been one of the most inspiring people in my life. Eternal love for you

[@kaliefurr9419]

I love how he expresses himself and does what he loves to do. I'm loving these videos.

[@kanikalakhanpal9988]

His skills are amazing. He looks literal art

[@ChloEHopsonSings]

These videos give me a mixture of feelings I have literally never felt before. I'm not complaining.

[@rose-marie3330]

Such a soothing voice; the aesthetic is cool

[@ookyspookychic2529]

he's such a beautiful person inside and out, what an incredible person

[@matthewneedham]

Honestly Chadd, one of the most inspiring and beautiful things I’ve ever seen, especially in vogue.

[@susanduplessis8628]

He has one of those voices and a way of speaking that demands to be heard 👌

[@silverzenithl11]

I love how they might look scary or intimidating and one would assume they're cruel or something like that but they are actually a person full of love and wisdom I would love to meet them

[@alecal98]

this was so emotionally moving, his words pierce through my soul... they’re so eloquent. such a beautiful soul I absolutely adored this video

[@othonmusicTV]

so proud of you dear one, not just for the incredible looks but for the beautiful heart. Love you 💜

[@heikehannah]

Beautiful. Welldone Vogue for showcasing ALL beauty.

[@bat.blood._]

I could just litsen to his voice for hours ^^

[@mayhemmayhem9282]

This person is an amazing, deep, beautiful soul. I wish them all the best in life I wish I could meet them.

[@kristelane8390]

2 minutes in and I'm crying. 😭❤️ You're a beautiful person.

[@soojiworld]

These videos always remind me of how beautiful this world truly is

[@ACandRS]

Urgh this one cuts deep. Such profound words, such beauty, absolutely incredible.

[@ashleyswierpel6608]

Freaked out by the makeup, but the message is amazing!❤️❤️❤️ you don’t have to understand someone to love and respect them

[@AngeliqueRenae]

People are so cruel, crushing other dreams and creativity. I love this video...love is the key

[@efrainvalencia654]

Such a huge inspiration to just be your authentic self

[@MsNeal2023]

He is an absolutely phenomenal human. I didn't even pay attention to make up, his voice is so soothing and his story is interesting. I appreciate him sharing

[@kiana3594]

what a beautiful soul and so amazingly expressed.

[@ernestomendez9327]

"forgiveness is essential, resentment is disease" credits to this!! this is more inspirational than any other "normal" celebrity beauty routine video...

[@trinzy3000]

I love these videos so much. I’m in awe of the artistry and creativity. So inspiring.

[@riqm]

Chadd is pure LOVE, LIGHT and ART. Miss you daily.

[@pablobitho8738]

"Forgiveness is essential, resentment is disease" "throw sobrety I become the drug i've always craved " Thats a lot of truth for one video on yt, a visual poet

[@stephanierenee9360]

I could not stop listening to every word. I hope to become this connected with myself and at peace with my surroundings/the world one day. Beautiful artist.

[@attilaszabo7727]

Love what Chadd and Kaos stand for! My last night out in London before the lockdown was Kaos actually. Hope to be back again to see these otherworldly creatures float around the dark.

[@USVet1973]

I just love his Creativity and Free Expression.

[@unwovendreams]

He is remarkable and totally inspiring, thank you Vogue for presenting this artist to us, finally some evolution on your platform.

[@nathenruiz4107]

what a masterpiece. the amount of love i have for this being is indescribable. ❤️

[@youseeisa]

This person was so deep and real. I truly admire that.

[@13lilsykos]

"The stage I'm at now is eye cream"... I feel that. I've been feeling that for several years now.

[@kelseyjarvis3891]

These kinds of videos give me the motivation to shave my eyebrows and experiment,, always too scared to do it, but it gives me motivation to express myself the way I want to ❤

[@angelbardot_67]

so proud to live in london

[@lalulu697]

10:30-10:31 the "wow" this is how every single one of us shall feel in this life about ourselves. I really cried with that "wow" not being dramatic.

[@beccaw.8172]

When I say I LOVE this series, so good

[@nazallion]

These are just the best, i love to see how people just express their feelings through art

[@aparnamishra1736]

This is so soothing. ❤️

[@katrose5780]

Wow he is amazing! I’m so glad we have people with this brave artistry. I’m so sad he was attacked because others aren’t okay with themselves. I’m glad he found people who love and support him!

[@waydenh1843]

What a beautiful person inside and out

[@waydenh1843]

I cried listening to his story again what a beautiful person