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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@sugarbomb26]

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

[@stevemiller7949]

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

[@graphika1003]

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

[@rgs6236]

She is incredibly calming and gentle 😊

[@nostalgic-one]

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

[@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.

[@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 🩷

[@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.

[@belindam3797]

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

[@knitwearqueen]

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

[@rosscoco3954]

She’s amazing. I could listen to her forever

[@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.

[@simplyagirl]

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

[@fabiolemes3395]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@cherylwagner-blake1023]

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

[@anttoronto3202]

Those chairs are everything!

[@matocv]

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

[@redstar384]

True creative! Loved this episode.

[@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.

[@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).

[@zinebqoudmoussi1865]

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

[@piggycity]

Love her suits and art concepts!

[@eve2dawn]

I enjoyed her objects of affection. Eclectic gems!

[@TheArmachillo]

I love everything about this, including her

[@helenevans9332]

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

[@stevemiller7949]

LOVE her color choices.❤️❤️🙂💯

[@mildredhighcock7333]

Strikes me as being a very lovely, interested, interesting person - very genuine

[@andreaandrea6716]

This was very enjoyable. Thank you!

[@licorice71]

Love this ..EVERYTHING!..love her!

[@MichelleAllamprese]

She's amazing and genuinely love my 1970 Jumper so much! Best quality item I own and have other designer items in my closet...

[@brvndxxxn]

I love Bella in the Leigh Bowery documentary

[@syalalaputri1802]

This video make me smile

[@komalparvez4835]

I admire the confidence

[@asikbanget5041]

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

[@drawrobot]

Fantastic!

[@lyndafoster9437]

She is so lovely ❤

[@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.

[@magicknight13]

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

[@sulltk1447]

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

[@lunar6162]

An Absolutely exquisite creative fun humble lady ❤ Intriguing.

[@goldenviolet]

Some very interesting stuff and people in this video. Nice, nicer, nicest.

[@pablojavieralfaro8999]

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

[@Kiwiwanderer]

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

[@theworldaccordingto7631]

I really like her. What a vibe

[@julianrobertson3303]

Amazing !.

[@xsandwich]

Ultimate Nepo

[@sugarplumsiren5390]

What a cool person!!

[@theresakraft4417]

I love your stuff…!

[@pablolowenstein1371]

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

[@Diamond_Skies]

Some nepo babies are interesting and do fantastically interesting things.

[@janemackrell3733]

Fantastic

[@alexandralacerda492]

Awesome❤

[@tracymokgopo]

this was sensational

[@phiakate]

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

[@velocitygirl8551]

She reminds me of Patti Smith ♥️

[@metalambros3076]

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

[@anmnou]

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

[@Nunya22Too]

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

[@jezzdiva87]

Very eccentric! 🤍💙

[@vannessa7636]

Such an interesting woman. A quiet powerhouse of sorts.

[@ginacrusco234]

She's terrific

[@andyblanchard9378]

What a delight.

[@lucygriffiths7490]

Bella… inside & out!

[@tohilucas2121]

i love her. i want her in my life.

[@dear_darling]

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

[@dudanunesbleff]

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

[@jasminahristovski3111]

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

[@helenaivanka3767]

Very cool.

[@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

[@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!

[@cd2659]

What a cool person

[@77Tadams]

Oh she is so cool.

[@LizzieMayne]

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

[@caznagilder]

Lucian, my favourite artist.

[@PhetogoNoore]

She’s so cool

[@debzeb6899]

Her floor is lava!

[@minnae.1747]

She's my new idol. The kind of artist I'd like to be. Cool.

[@greenphoenix687]

I really like her.

[@romikim4548]

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

[@daughteroftheAll]

🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤love this lady

[@cumulusterraticus3446]

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

[@patboudotlamot]

superbe

[@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.

[@kharwad_rajput7773_]

Nice 🙂

[@Dovielove]

Give me more Bella Freud

[@catemoon]

Are there any windows in the flat?

[@1ziad1994]

that photograph at 02:47 tho.. 😀

[@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.

[@_NAED_]

Molto Bella!

[@ioanniskouvidis9342]

wow sigmund's granddaughter!!!!!!

[@barbaraspector6689]

She is Sigmund’s great grand daughter. Her father is grandson and his father the son.

[@dylanmagno8016]

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

[@cjenkins8785]

Coo Coo

[@sebastianapollodelavega1445]

unique