Daphne Guinness

Daphne Diana Joan Susanna Guinness (born 9 November 1967) is an artist of both British and Irish nationality. She is an heir by direct descent of Arthur Guinness, the 18th-century inventor of the beer that still bears his name.

Background[]

In an interview as a part of In Camera series by SHOWstudio which was held on May 30^th, 2010, when Daphne Guinness asked Lady Gaga "Do you think that the arts can change the future?", Gaga answered expressing her admiration for Daphne:

“	I do, I do think hat we can change the future with our voices, and with music and with fashion. And I know why she feels that way. I will say so genuinely and authentically Daphne, when I met you, you change my future.	”
—Lady Gaga on SHOWstudio

In the same interview, when asked to what extent her style has been influenced by Isabella Blow and Daphne Guinness, Lady Gaga said:

“	Isabella [Blow] and Daphne [Guinness] are two genius human beings. Women, Icons, but so much more than that. They are for me a way to look into myself and examine their lives and who they are in an effort to understand myself better. Isabella is an enormous inspiration and so is Daphne, and I cherish their lives. I cherish them both, as if we were cut from he same cloth.	”
—Lady Gaga on SHOWstudio

In a behind-the-scenes video for the 99^th issue of V magazine, filmed in November 2015, Lady Gaga expressed her admiration for Daphne Guinness.

“	People look at me differently and I didn't know what that was like, what is it that they see from the outside. And when I look at Daphne I image that it's something like that.	”
—Lady Gaga on V

“	[Daphne Guinness] was like such a creature. And I thought to myself, "If I could find a way to be like that, then I'll be okay," because that is mad, it's magical, it's not any of the things I'm afraid that I am. It's something else. So, I really always-- [Daphne becomes shy and Gaga notices it] I'm serious! I always look up to you, always look up to you!	”
—Lady Gaga on V

In the comments under her Instagram post, on May 30^th, 2024, Daphne praised Lady Gaga and wrote about their first meeting:

“	I am still struck at times with an aching melancholic sadness, the void of these lost friend[s] [Alexander McQueen & Isabella Blow] but there are still some of us still standing. Lady Gaga is a shining beacon. Lee loved her, wanted to introduce me, I was too shy but the Philip Treacy took me to her concert I think in 2007 or 8 I forget, it was brilliant. Backstage I was trying to hide, I had gone swathed in veils and tulle thinking I was invisible and LG found m[e] lying behind a sofa, we both burst out laughing and a friendship was born. Alexander [McQueen] called me the next day and said, Told you so, isn't LG the best and why did you go with Philip not me etc… Gaga is the best and her music and artistry is just wonderful.	”
—Daphne Guinness on Instagram

Daphne Guinness Collection[]

Jacket by Azzedine Alaïa — No. 8 (£3,000)
Coat by Adrienne Landau — No. 21 (£1,250)
Boots by Alexander McQueen — No. 23 (£7,500)
Coat dress by Undercover by Jun Takahashi — No. 31 (£238)
Unknown coat, manufactured by Gruppo GFT — No. 45 (£2,375)
Coat by Dior — No. 83 (£5,250)
Coat by Christian Lacroix — No. 96 (£11,875)
Dress by Alexander McQueen — No. 99 (£85,250)
Custom dress by Alexander McQueen — No. 41 (£79,250)
Jacket by Alexander McQueen — No. 62 (£3,000)
Coat by Dolce & Gabbana — No. 20 (£3,250)
Gown by Christian Lacroix — No. 98 (£12,500)

Sold by Christie's to the benefit of the Isabella Blow Foundation on June 26, 2012.

Daphne Guinness' Private Collection[]

Jacket by Alexander McQueen from the Fall/Winter 2007 "In Memory of Elizabeth Howe, Salem, 1692" RTW collection. Displayed at "Daphne Guinness" exhibition at The Museum at FIT in New York City (September 16, 2011 – January 7, 2012).
Chopines by Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2008 "La Dame Bleue" RTW collection. Displayed at "Daphne Guinness" exhibition at The Museum at FIT in New York City (September 16, 2011 – January 7, 2012).
Shoulder-piece. According to Daphne^[1], it might be by Christian Lacroix.
Coat is courtesy of Daphne Guinness and is a custom creation that Alexander McQueen himself designed and made especially for her.
Parachute coat by Alexander McQueen from the Fall/Winter 2002 "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" RTW collection.

Collaborations[]

Shaun Leane x DG[]

In 18ct white gold, Contra Mundum or 'Against the World' combines an armour-like structure with the aesthetics of an evening glove, made in either lace or silk. The bespoke piece is made up of more than a thousand grams of gold and is set with over 5,000 pavé white diamonds. Striking diamond birds cascade around the arm, as though caught in mid-flight. The hand is protected with a bold metal cuff, hand-forged and beautifully engraved. Made in two parts, the cuff can be worn alone as a hand glove, or extended into an evening glove. Every detail in the piece, including the chainmail, has been carefully constructed by hand to ensure a perfect fit to Daphne's arm.