A BRITISH nepo-baby cut a glam figure in a check-print jacket and huge hoop earrings as she stepped out with her dad at London Fashion Week.
The 25-year-old businesswoman, who co-owns a shop with her musician father, oozed sass in the short-sleeve outerwear paired with a red and black patterned shirt underneath.
The pair were seen deep in conversation on the Red Carpet[/caption]
Missy Albarn is the only daughter of Blur frontman Damon[/caption]
Missy Albarn, daughter of Blur frontman Damon Albarn, 56, looked right at home in the star-studded surroundings of designer Burberry’s London Fashion Week show.
She paired her outfit with pinstripe trousers and white high-top trainers, finishing off her look with a printed bag.
She swept her red hair into a low bun with front pieces framing her face and kept her make-up fresh.
Her proud Britpop star dad Damon opted for more neutral tones, with a white T-Shirt and stone coloured shirt cover up, paired with grey wide-legged joggers and white trainers.
The Park Life vocalist added a pop of colour with a green baseball cap and red-rimmed glasses.
He stood close by Missy as they posed for pictures on the Red Carpet before entering the event.
They were seen enjoying a chat before they headed inside.
Damon, who confessed in 2023 to writing his new album in secret, rocketed to fame as the main lyricist and frontman of rock band Blur.
He is also co-creator of virtual band Gorillaz.
And no doubt his celebrity connections will have helped Missy bag an invitation to one of fashion’s hottest events of the season.
Damon was seen sobbing at Blur’s final Wembley gig in 2023 – with his secret heartache later revealed to be due to the break-up of his 25-year relationship with wildlife artist and photographer Suzi Winstanley, who is Missy’s mum.
CLOSE BOND
In the aftermath of the split, Damon was said to be focusing on Missy, with whom he is very close.
He even credited her as the inspiration for the recent collaboration between his musical side project Gorillaz and Latin superstar Bad Bunny, after she and a friend introduced him to the rapper’s music.
What is a Nepo Baby?
A ‘nepo baby’ is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts.
The term ‘nepo’ is short for ‘nepotism’, which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context.
Key Characteristics:
- Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family’s established reputation, wealth, or industry connections.
- Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field.
- Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based.
Industries Affected:
- Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents.
- Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses.
- Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives.
Examples:
- Children of famous actors who become actors themselves.
- Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles.
- Offspring of political figures who enter public office.
The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy.
Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed.
Damon recalled to us: “They grew up together and went to the Spanish school at the top of our road, so they’re attuned to Latin music and into reggaeton.
“Towards the end of lockdown, when everything was opening up, we went to Jamaica to do the Gorillaz EP, Meanwhile.
“And because Bad Bunny lives in Puerto Rico, which is close by, it was the perfect place for us to meet up.
“I went with my daughter and her mates and so they got to meet him too.”
BUSINESS PARTNERS
The pair have also gone into business together.
They run a homeware shop called West Town in Westbourne Grove, London.
It sells art, posters, bags and much more and its Instagram bio states: “West Town is a place full of gorgeous things.
“Filled with things we’ve found and things we’ve made, objects we love and pieces that inspire us.”
Both Missy and Damon are directors and it also has an online offering.
The dad and daughter duo cut a striking look on the Red Carpet[/caption]
Damon, second right, found fame in rock band Blur[/caption]
The pair own a business together in London[/caption]
