Today my guest is Osman Ahmed, a writer, consultant and London It-girl. For over half a decade, Osman was the Fashion Features Director at i-D magazine, where she interviewed everyone from Giorgio Armani to the Olsen twins. She now contributes to Vogue, The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair and the Financial Times. She also writes a searingly witty Substack newsletter called ‘Private Parts’.
Alongside writing, Osman has also walked in both of Conner Ives’ recent fashion shows, been named one of Vogue’s 10 It-Girls Re-energising British Cool, and recently wrote a piece for 10 Magazine, titled ‘How Change is the Only Constant’, modelling for an editorial shoot alongside.
In this conversation, we discuss journalism in the age of personality, tips for interviewing global talent, dancing onstage with Kylie Minogue, and using fashion as a tool for personal evolution.
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The piece that reminds Osman of her career…
A leopard print Alaïa coat from Pieter Mulier’s first collection.
The piece that reminds Osman of her childhood…
A ‘conceptual’ sari from Tarun Tahiliani.
The piece that reminds Osman of a high…
A monochrome sequinned Chanel jacket.
The piece that reminds her of a low…
A gold Miu Miu skirt.
The piece that makes her feel part of something…
A black Saint Laurent Le Smoking jacket.
Other things we mention during this episode:
Kerry Taylor auction house
Osman’s first interview with Pieter Mulier
Osman’s British Vogue piece about going blonde
Osman on Chanel SS26 couture and AW26 ready-to-wear for Harper’s Bazaar
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