Inside the Edwardian Manor That Hosted Alexander McQueen | Vogue

In Vogue’s latest Objects of Affection video, Detmar Blow and Harriet Verney, the relatives of eccentric fashion editor Isabella Blow reflect on the vast array of art and objects at Hilles House that exhibit Blow and her legacy. Many of them have a connection to Alexander McQueen, whom Blow discovered while he was a student at Central Saint Martins.
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[@jcguimas]

I nursed Isabela in a hospital in Pimlico/London. She wearing a whole ensemble in white and Dartmar lovingly by her side. Later Dartmar sent a couple of lovely fruit baskets for the staff in the ward. A very kind, appreciative and gentlemanly gesture.

[@ti1286]

This is very cute, but wouldn’t she rather prefer her private life remaining private…

[@purplebubblegum4055]

@@ti1286 now that she's gone, all we can do is listen to people's accounts of Isabella, I think she wouldn't mind as long as she's seen in a positive light and remembered as an interesting lady

[@jasmonegray1057]

No u didn't loser

[@levonbuitenhuis7680]

No she would be fine with this I am sure. Her legacy spread. And also, her story is public through books. A remark of what she wore is fine. Lovely message, Thanks for sharing.

[@headron66]

She gave nothing away, let her be. It’s a nice story and I for one enjoyed hearing it. RIP Isabela ❤🖤

[@inhetbos]

Oh this was amazing! Thank you for showing the younger generation just a bit of Isabella her magic. And thank you Detmar!

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[@modono6257]

I still can't get enough of how enthusiastic, unique, and visionary IB was and how loving her husband DB is. Like Leonard Woolf, only more dapper. Love the niece's affect and Freudian slip of Objects of Perfection. Indeed, perfection.

[@gemstonesparkle7915]

Eccentric posh British telling stories at a mansion? Yes, please! I want more.

[@antoniareviews]

English properties have so much history & personality, love it❤️

[@5262janna]

Absolutely fantastic ! I love the objects of affection series! More more and more please!

[@ringoroll]

Each one is better than the next!

[@juliemoses1909]

Must be really cold in there, enough to wear a winter coat all through the interview. “I think she’d be looking down shouting “Detmar, don’t be so cheap and turn the heat on!””

[@aqualyraofficial]

A lot of homes in England don't have central heating, fwiw.

[@BlowinFree]

@@aqualyraofficial lol almost all do

[@Tweezy786]

Amazing! I didn’t want it to end. I loved hearing all the stories & seeing everything.

[@cranqaimarketing]

Such a watchable video, Hilles looking lovely. Detmar and Harriet make a great double-act!

[@Anne.2024]

beautiful ending, made me smile ❤ would love to see these two talk more

[@pinsenttailoring]

If those walls could talk. Isabella and her vision will be so missed x

[@Drezzedtokill]

Gorgeous . I remember in the 90s Isabella did a piece on the house 🏠 and her love for fashion … I fell in love with her

[@lastonegal6533]

I'm so sorry. But I have no clue who Isabella was? She found Alexander in his school? So was Isabella his lover? Or was she also a designer? I have never heard of her name & I don't understand who she was? But she sounds like a real beauty, and her personality was like quite a talent? And she must have had a bubbly attitude?

[@meadhbhgriffin]

Isabella was an icon ❤️ thank you for sharing.

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[@juliancoulden1753]

Such a treasure trove of wonderful things in a beautiful setting. A sort of living museum.

[@whosaidthat4299]

These people are a treat.

[@boyroyboy226]

Izzy. LEGENDARY. Thank you for sharing.

[@theresaholden7580]

This was so great!

[@CZA27]

Wow. Detmar looks great.

[@chazcaldwell930]

This is perfection!

[@227RM]

Thank you so much for this video I've been waiting to watch and wanting to see forever!

[@MarkRhoades1]

Wonderful video ❤ I really enjoyed it! 😊

[@LezzetPenceresi]

Looks amazing🙌

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[@dereklwashington1132]

What a bunch of lovely eccentrics

[@allylovesu14]

It’s giving mad tea party and I love it

[@cannajointreliefwithcbd7963]

Wow! We were mesmerized.

[@LudaNYC]

Absolutely fascinating - I loved this! (But please retire that weird illegible red font)

[@brvndxxxn]

Beautiful

[@michaelagonzalez]

Great fun!

[@arilehman9723]

I kept expecting someone to make a movie about her. Jennifer Jason Leigh would be perfect!

[@alexmarxify]

Coming soon…

[@neverspreadjamonabadjer8459]

"A great art collector." *Charles I is the greatest British art collector that's EVER lived!!!*

[@kevmagill5163]

Wish she was still around...she was a light

[@janemackrell3733]

I certainly did enjoy it! Thank you

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[@kamalkholiya1001]

Awesome ❤️ 🥰

[@glarmorius]

npc

[@alexcalledsimon]

Fantastic. Treasures. Most charming.

[@linnertons554]

I am in love with the both of them.

[@patriciaromero5497]

Detmar❤

[@c004857]

She is an original. RIP Isabella.

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[@Skyewalker1000]

Such lovely people.

[@zm3248]

Inspiration for Saltburn

[@cloedoso3724]

So cool

[@louisebaker3793]

Magnificent house! I enjoyed the video, but would love more detail. Amaury, is that a portrait of Elizabeth I over Harriet's shoulder at 0:37?

[@justinwilliams7290]

He hasn't answered yet but I will. Its unlikely that it is. Elizabeth the First was the beauty ideal so fashionable people would dye their hair ginger (or so I've heard) and obviously follow the court fashion. Its likely some random noble lady.

[@jenean7374]

Lovely

[@mglennmyers]

LOVE

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

cuties! thankyou, vogue. rip izzy and lee

[@nl7607]

Madame Bleueu and MqQueen, soulmates.

[@newtexan1]

Isabella is these particular type of woman that must have a unique style because they aren’t beautiful. She definitely wears it well.

[@daialshamsi7329]

hi vogue i like all of ur channle sosososos much

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[@lynnblack6493]

Hey they really were having fun weren't they? The inside of yew hedge. Now I must go find one to experience!

[@boom1481]

This house definitely looks like some famous paintings were painted in it

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[@amauryblow3635]

And still are.

[@Adrienne557]

Reminiscent of the Royal Tenenbaums down to the coat, blond hair, and cigarettes except they are actually royal.

[@mildredhighcock7333]

Issie wouldn't get out of a car once to chat, in nearby Stroud, because she was wearing denim and didn't want anyone knowing that she was dressed 'normally'

[@d.t.6409]

Harriet is the cutest

[@celozzip]

exactly how many antique objects can you fit inside alexander mcqueen?

[@BEARISMFASHION]

Omg the font colors is hard to read

[@kirstinetermansen]

Dear friends Lets space to,. New life in that great House

[@MrPanifilifionka]

can anyone tell what kind of etola she is wearing ?

[@erinnkemp]

Oh Darling... I thought you floated the boat. Never thought you were married.

[@FilipeFela]

I feel myself totally scared about that weird maniquin. lol

[@crackie7885]

Why does vogue make everyone say an awkward little excuse to end the video

[@ringoroll]

It's so forced! Just let them exit gracefully!

[@jacruick]

Ok … I could go drinkin’ & parting with Harriet…. !

[@gossipandgrigio7200]

Is the house heated? They are wesring heavy coats

[@amauryblow3635]

It is, though in winter only in part and thus an opportunity to wear wonderful coats :-)

[@user-vs4nq4eh3p]

Мне нужно это издательство☕☕✋🌐📚💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@Adoptpets833]

Who is she wearing around her neck?

[@Echo_gaming12]

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[@lynneguimondsabean1606]

The Royal Tenenbaums

[@missmurrydesign7115]

Delicious...

[@noimsayin]

I can sell this on ebay lol

[@lahaza6515]

Cold, they're wearing coats. Uninstalled lights hanging on walls, sheetrock missing... For all the beauty, it's a money pit.

[@amauryblow3635]

Part of the house is bring rewired - wonderful house, as you say beautiful, issie adored it.

[@justinwilliams7290]

I love Isabella. And Detmar for that matter but what is with that faux military jacket that he ALWAYS wears?

[@amauryblow3635]

It’s a Sri Lankan Ambassador’s Coat. Detmar is part Sri Lankan, his , our, grandfather at one time the SL ambassador to Paris. The coat was his. I think it was the coat Detmar was wearing when he first met Issie. Issie liked it and so, apparently, does Detmar. Not military, though I suppose it could be misconstrued as such.

[@princebuster93]

@@amauryblow3635That’s very interesting, about Detmar and his coat, love Ceylon, such a beautiful country ❤

[@aurora83111]

🤍

[@SajidHussain-lj5mr]

Wery nise howse 👍

[@autumnortiz6782]

Very English

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[@AIgerian]

طيب صوتك شفيه جذي

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[@hitchhiker_1969]

You really need to realize the need for subtitles when dealing with heavy accents, poor sound engineering and fast speakers.

[@milkshake3350]

Well I managed to understand everything.

[@hitchhiker_1969]

@@milkshake3350 Well, aren't you so very special, Julie!😎

[@milkshake3350]

@@hitchhiker_1969 Obviously Richard 😊

[@davidcattin7006]

I know he said something about turning the heat on, but couldn't she have taken her coat off for the tour?

[@s.p.8803]

This is England and a manor ....

[@adrianaros1023]

She’s wearing a dead fox around her neck! Not cool!! At all 👎🏼

[@susanharris5926]

If you are talking about the niece, she is wearing fake fur around her coat. It definitely is not real fur of any kind.

[@KissGinaChannel]

That is fake fur.

[@marcelinem.4881]

Next time, skipe the dead fox around her neck...

[@KissGinaChannel]

That is fake fur.

[@justinwilliams7290]

@@KissGinaChannel i dont think it is....

[@BlowinFree]

It’s spelt skip not skipe

[@piperbailey1824]

Beautiful

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[@larkmurry7808]

Delicious...

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