Inside this Designer’s Eclectic London Home Filled With Sentimental Objects | Vogue

Cult fashion designer Bella Freud's west London abode is filled with playful details that speak to her eclectic circle of friends and collaborators. While taking us throughout the home, Bella talks about her late father, her great grandfather (the legendary Sigmund Freud), shows off a mini golden replica of Nick Cave's hand, and more.
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Featured Works:
Pinch Pot Cups by Kim Sion
Lucian and Bella Freud Portrait: ‘Lucian Freud standing on his head, with daughter
Bella’, circa 1985. ©️ Estate of Bruce Bernard (courtesy Virginia Verran)
Painting of Bella Freud: Bella, 1981 (Oil on Canvas), By Lucian Freud Private Collection© The Lucian Freud Archive
Portrait of Susie Bick and Nick Cave By Polly Borland
Fella Freud Barbers Painting: Untitled, 2019, By Richie Culver
Painting of Shirt and Tie, Acrylic on Canvas by Charlie Gosling
Artwork above Lucian Freud Paint Tray by Blondey
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[@sxt4447]

To be Lucian Freud’s daughter and Sigmund Freud’s granddaughter is a whole other level of nepotism baby that transcends the term itself.

[@bleumarin1968]

great grand-daughter of Sigmund Freud actually

[@rodrezi]

I was about to say this. Artsy nepo baby.

[@isotopiary]

Almost Freudian. 🧐

[@pobstrel]

@@rodrezi She's more than proved herself. She's been a successful fashion designer for decades.

[@rodrezi]

@@pobstrel those things are not mutually exclusive, dear

[@soniacallaway1246]

Pretentious and entitled

[@rgs6236]

She is incredibly calming and gentle 😊

[@Brokout]

“I always wanted to wear a school uniform but my progressive school abolished them“ No matter our upbringing, rich or poor, we’ll always find something to rebel against, hilarious.

[@phiakate]

Not one mention of her mother, who I assume did all the actual raising.

[@belindam3797]

What a fabulous person Bella Freud is- she has a fantastic eye and her design choices are so offbeat.

[@cherylwagner-blake1023]

I have just officially fallen in love with Bella Freud this morning she is brilliant ❤

[@morganb4993]

This is so parody-able

[@isotopiary]

French and Saunders would’ve been all over this back in the day.

[@SP-fw1xe]

@@isotopiary OMG!!!! I just commented that Ab Fab would mock her.

[@stevemiller7949]

Confidence, nonchalance, individuality. That's what I see and it's stunning. 😂😂❤

[@ChrissyFraser]

I’ve never heard of this lady, but I could literally just hear her talk all day because she’s so interesting and who doesn’t love an accent, of course

[@gnarbeljo8980]

You must be American. She's a phenomenon. But then again Americans are often clueless about UK culture, fashion designers, artists unless they open a shop in NYC or have loads of reviews in US media. It's a pity really. I agree, she's wonderful to listen to. Beautiful mind.

[@elinaned728]

@@gnarbeljo8980 wow brilliantly rude! Not the whole world spins around the UK , you know… shocking eh??! Not only in America the UK culture is not so popular but in many many places in the world. Sigmund Freud is more famous than this really adorable lady (I did love her!) and guess what… - he’s not english either! So if there’s something England certainly is famous for - well, for the rude cold people ;) Just a European opinion. Before you jump on me how I know nothing - I’ve been living in London for years.

[@hellmik]

@@gnarbeljo8980 That was really unnecessary Jo.

[@WamuyuGatheru]

Accent? Everyone has one including you

[@MoutinhoNuno]

@@elinaned728 to be fair “who doesn’t love an accent” is borderline rude. What accent? For anyone in the UK, Bella’s ‘accent’ is not even a thing… This type of remark is very much an American-ism. And just because you don’t know BF that doesn’t mean she’s not famous, in her own merits. For someone living in the UK you sound quite resentful.

[@nubianfx]

i absolutely love seeing designers homes and hearing them talk about items and experiences. theyre so unique and often quirky... its great. you can see theyre true creatives..

[@Jean_Genie]

Wow what a family lineage...I like how she's carved out her own aesthetic though

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

The cadence, the crystal clear but druggy monotone of her voice combined with her magnificent poker face makes her seem so sinister and creepy. I find her mesmerising, no matter how banal the monologue or anecdote. I'm interested in a bit of whimsy swirled into female menace mixed with great tailoring. I wish her great granddad were around to help me with this...

[@gnarbeljo8980]

😂

[@thordisarnadottir5917]

😂🎉

[@soniaharrison1016]

What a lovely comment. I am going to read it again and pretend I am saying it in front of my mirror.😃

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

@@soniaharrison1016 Duuuuude. I wish you would film it and upload it...make sure you add a Theremin in the audio track during post when editing, okay? 😆👍

[@curtisthomson4209]

To a degree, it appears, she's become her father.

[@eve2dawn]

I enjoyed her objects of affection. Eclectic gems!

[@sulltk1447]

I just died and woke up a little. I don't know if I am jealous, or in love.

[@xsandwich]

Ultimate Nepo

[@nostalgic-one]

She reminds me so much of Charlotte Gainsbourg and they also seem to have very similar tastes, they could get along well.

[@AndrewNation13]

Best story I've heard in a bloody long time, these spaces are dripping in sensational heritage / classic artfully irreverent, but to sit in that armchair without smoking... I must protest

[@BelleTolles]

Lovely voice -- and the pale blue suit is exactly as she describes it to be. And that isn't just any pale blue, which is what makes it so striking.

[@treemerryweather]

that was fantastic! Like Christina commented earlier, she is so easy to listen to and I love her objects of affection.

[@myszka7682]

You're so cute for referring to a previous commenter by her name rather than saying "like someone commented earlier." You have me like "oh yes, Christina. Her comment. So true." Love it.

[@simplyagirl]

What a joy watching this was. Honestly. Lovely human.

[@arshbehal6312]

She is a genius. Her eye for things - it's magic. And the things that she feels, the depth in that understanding of them, a very, very rare quality.

[@Diamond_Skies]

Some nepo babies are interesting and do fantastically interesting things.

[@sugarbomb26]

I could listen to her all day long. Her talk is like a lullaby.

[@romikim4548]

Freudian heritage running in fashion design? I love her suit pattern.

[@user-eb5gd4gm2w]

nepo bbaby

[@pablojavieralfaro8999]

. This is by far one of the most beautiful, cool and interesting video for the Vogue channel.

[@broddablack5290]

Omg! I love the artist Lucien Freud. I love Bella, my friend worked for her in the 90s, I remember her studio in Ladbroke Grove and Ossie Clarke use to be there. She is a fabulous designer and such talent. I would love to collaborate with her.

[@Jijohann]

I love Lucian Freud art, but I’m not familiar with his personal life, family etc…as soon as she said who was her dad, it all made sense. Plus they have the same face feature, her whole persona is exactly like her father’s paintings

[@aiai-j7i]

She sounds like a female Bill Nighy...love it!

[@luluandmeow]

Peter Rabbit's jacket was not pale blue, more like cerulean! Bella's jumpers are legendary and I love the fact she owns her face and has such style and confidence in her uniqueness, so many women now look the same they could almost be interchangeable with their swollen lips and other cosmetic procedures. Like Bella, I am not traditionally beautiful and she makes me feel that it's OK and even to be celebrated, so thank you.

[@andreaandrea6716]

(Yes! It's called Character!.More durable and more interesting than what they try to sell us!)

[@richardgamnitzer3679]

what do you mean she's not beautiful? She's super super beautiful

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@richardgamnitzer3679 She IS that! But not 'magazine beautiful' (you know; BORING beautiful'). She is INTERESTING and with character and she OWNS it. (I love your comment bytheway).

[@dudanunesbleff]

Won the social jackpot, uh? Great granddaughter to Freud, daughter of a renowned artist.

[@emtherainbow3756]

ikr! im her niece (lucians granddaughter) but so jealous i never received any sort of nepotism benefits haha

[@vannessa7636]

Such an interesting woman. A quiet powerhouse of sorts.

[@yamilletrivas8041]

I absolutely enjoyed this woman so much! I had seen the brand and thought it was a made up name... I can spend hours listening to her and her stories and actually anything she says.

[@knitwearqueen]

What a gorgeous woman! I loved hearing the story of how the drawing of her name with the whippet came about 🥰

[@alexanderson1193]

nepotism at its finest

[@zinebqoudmoussi1865]

I really like her house and also she's gorgeous 😻🫀

[@lynliberty4972]

Bella, if you mean by you haven't read a Freud book that you haven't read one of his books, read my favorite, "Civilization and Its Discontents." You and your family are fascinating, brilliant people.

[@helenevans9332]

Really enjoyed this beautiful true and just a lovely watch 💕💕💕

[@lunar6162]

An Absolutely exquisite creative fun humble lady ❤ Intriguing.

[@komalparvez4835]

I admire the confidence

[@velocitygirl8551]

She reminds me of Patti Smith ♥️

[@metalambros3076]

That's it! I knew she reminded me of someone....

[@catemoon]

Are there any windows in the flat?

[@dear_darling]

BF is certainly one of the most charming personalities covered by Vogue.

[@lyndafoster9437]

She is so lovely ❤

[@Tonezinator]

I would make fun of someone for saying, "Objects of Affection" . OH WOW! YOU LIKE SOMEHTING? congrats you spent money on it.

[@barbaraspector6689]

Is money to be spent?

[@dallasjamison5026]

Thought this was a Saturday Night Live skit.

[@nastiaj7083]

Me after this video: 🎓💅🇬🇧🎩🪭🎻

[@rosscoco3954]

She’s amazing. I could listen to her forever

[@Dovielove]

Give me more Bella Freud

[@tohilucas2121]

i love her. i want her in my life.

[@Kiwiwanderer]

Omg she’s just so cool, when I grow up I want to be her.

[@juliet3827]

Do these types of people ever do anything important?

[@katie8325]

Do you?

[@magicknight13]

I love the pale blue suit and the idea of "objects of affection"!☺️

[@rachaeljohnson4526]

She seems quite nuts. I quite like her.

[@graphika1003]

she's so calm and quiet, i admire her for that

[@luluvsraven]

The temptation to scorn the privilege is there. However, I sense pervasive suffering. There’s a bit of happiness missing. Which is interesting. Money doesn’t buy you happiness.A life of happiness is a life with heart and mind connected.

[@Nunya22Too]

I love her "pale blue suit" and her account of how it was inspired by "Peter Rabbit."

[@jezzdiva87]

Very eccentric! 🤍💙

[@matocv]

WOW WOW WOW love the colors and airiness of the space ♥️

[@paolagallino6118]

no tiene un solo cuadro de su papa? no hay ventanas cerraron el patio que clase de lugar es ese

[@christineanderson4755]

Bring your umbrella, it’s raining pretentiousness and thundering nepotism. 😂

[@Brownsocksflirt]

Amazing comment, had me laughing all morning! ❤😂

[@martaluiken2586]

Honestly, a little cringe that she is related to Sigmund Freud and has never read him.

[@wiki9361]

Cause it is gibberish and she knows it

[@licorice71]

Love this ..EVERYTHING!..love her!

[@fabiolemes3395]

Never heard of her and I LOVED meeting her! Bring more people like her Vogue!

[@Datarah]

"I was dying to wear a tie. Anyway...I do, now."

[@mikewinston8709]

Being a Freud must be the same as being a Tolstoy……too chic for words.

[@Ericthegreat1483]

3:09 among all these amazing things I feel the ashamed to have been drawn to that pornographic painting

[@helenaivanka3767]

Very cool.

[@markbebber2284]

She sounds like Rees-Mogg in drag.

[@ssakuurita]

It's so lovely to head about her relationship with her father, it melts my heart 🩷 also her style is so impeccable, you can really see that is not an obsession what she has for suits, it's pure love 🩷

[@hunkhk]

i wanst expecting to be as overwhelmed as I was by her unpretentiousness and brilliant asthetic

[@carolinajimenez3001]

Such a ridicule name dropping, nepotism at it best.

[@barbaraspector6689]

She’s using what she’s got. She’s painting you a picture. You don’t have to look at it.

[@Brownsocksflirt]

@@barbaraspector6689 defending a person that sees you as a maggot , that’s nepotism brainwashing

[@katie8325]

@@Brownsocksflirt just don’t watch Vogue videos if these people annoy you so much

[@cumulusterraticus3446]

Very impressive would be a led all purpose T - shirt being in your 👜

[@cjenkins8785]

Coo Coo

[@reginaespinosa6393]

Why do they still have such yellowish titles? At what point do they mention the name of the artist in the title?

[@lafarmhouse]

gorgeous gorgeous objects of affections❤🍓🍎🍅🍊🥭🍑

[@stevemiller7949]

LOVE her color choices.❤️❤️🙂💯

[@debzeb6899]

Her floor is lava!

[@ShaunaCross1]

"everyone I know is famous"🙃

[@jasminahristovski3111]

I can see Sigmund Freud's eyes in his granddaughter ❤

[@claudiacoy3294]

Oh, being rich is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I mean, who the heck makes cups for you??? Ikea and Tatget make mine

[@Helen-mh8mq]

Freud was funny!?!?Anything is possible! I so want to see the movie of the piggy girl!I can relate.😸😸😸

[@lesleyfeldman4713]

There are no windows in this whole house. WTF?

[@PhetogoNoore]

She reminds me of Jane Birkin and that woman who wrote the book Just Kids. What’s her name again?

[@PhetogoNoore]

Patti Smith

[@LizzieMayne]

could you tell me what the plant in the background is when you were reaching for the pinch pots.

[@mycreativelife-renee6315]

Holy hotness. The house, the objects, the outfit, that voice, sigh….

[@sarahpassell226]

Love the Gosling painting. Makes me happy. Hard to look away. Jumpers/sweaters with words aren't terribly interesting to me. Also, has a macho male painter ever NOT given into the cliché of cinching loose trousers with a belt or rope below the belt loops? As LF's daughter, I would have teased him about it. Sad but true: I think I'm usually ruthless in my adorations.

[@1ziad1994]

that photograph at 02:47 tho.. 😀

[@sophiakuestenmacher8455]

can anyone help me - what is the plant you see in 01:06 on the kitchen top? and in 00:34 - would be of great help because I adore them! thank you!

[@benjaminteitelbaum1073]

she's 61?

[@77Tadams]

Oh she is so cool.

[@andreaandrea6716]

Godard, Gainsbourg and Ginsberg... "Woof!"

[@786nobby]

Whats with the male outfit?

[@asikbanget5041]

Her great grandfather was a great legend and her father was a legend. Superb !

[@redstar384]

True creative! Loved this episode.

[@daughteroftheAll]

🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤love this lady

[@BiyaMehndiArt]

Very nice beautyfull lady 👍👍👍👍👍

[@dylanmagno8016]

Does anyone know who created that colourful hare ? 7:09

[@pablolowenstein1371]

Wow..must be great to have such an inner life...