Lennon Gallagher’s Journey: From Modeling to Music

Lennon Gallagher, son of Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit, is navigating a successful career in fashion and music. He’s currently apartment hunting in London with his girlfriend, Isobel Richmond, marking a significant milestone in his life.

Despite his famous lineage, Gallagher maintains a relatively low profile. He avoids social media and grants few interviews, preferring to let his work speak for itself.

Gallagher’s modeling career has blossomed, featuring in campaigns for high-profile brands. His recent collaboration with Tod’s involved filming in Tuscany alongside other rising stars. The “Italian Diaries” campaign showcases the iconic Gommino driving shoe and embodies the Italian lifestyle.

Lennon and Isobel Richmond.

Gallagher’s path into modeling began unexpectedly. A chance encounter on Brick Lane led to a South African photoshoot and an eventual partnership with Models 1, his mother’s former agency.

His experience shooting the Tod’s campaign was positive; he describes a relaxed atmosphere and camaraderie with the other models. He usually prefers solitude on set, but this experience was exceptional.

Gallagher is mindful of his health and appearance. While he enjoys socialising, he prioritizes fitness and well-being, especially before important work commitments.

Lennon at Glastonbury, 2024.

He displays a keen interest in fashion, carefully curating his style. He appreciates vintage shopping, particularly in London’s East End, and cites his long leather jacket as a key item.

Automotion (from left): Finton Hurst, Jesse Hitchman, Lennon Gallagher, and Otis Hurst.

Alongside modeling, Gallagher is the frontman for Automotion, a post-punk band. The band’s presentation is largely organic, with members’ individual styles complementing each other.

Gallagher’s fashion journey has included experiments, some successful and others not. He’s openly discussed his less-than-successful foray into jorts.

His musical influences are diverse, spanning his parents’ tastes and artists like Nirvana and David Bowie, whose style he admires.

Patsy Kensit and Lennon in his leather jacket at an Automotion show, Dublin Castle, London, 2024.

He shares a close relationship with his parents, seeking their opinions without letting their styles completely define his own. His father’s style critiques are a source of amusement and guidance.

Lennon in the new Tod’s campaign.

He reveals a shared love of fashion with his brother, Gene, and jokes about their wardrobe-sharing habits. They both have a sizeable collection of clothing.

Gallagher also expresses admiration for John Lennon’s style, particularly his later, more sophisticated looks. His appreciation of style extends to other notable figures, such as David Bowie.

He discusses his approach to getting ready, revealing a tendency to second-guess his outfit choices. He also discusses his sentimentality regarding certain clothes.

Tod’s famous “Gommino” driving shoe, the loafer with precisely 133 rubber studs on the sole.

Gallagher reflects on his modeling career, highlighting both the enjoyable aspects and the early-morning challenges. He contemplates future aspirations in fashion design, focusing potentially on jackets.

He discusses Automotion’s future plans, emphasizing the band’s goals of creating more music and performing live. He shares his enthusiasm for live performances and recording new material.

Gallagher also reveals his excitement about the upcoming Oasis reunion concerts and expresses the shared enthusiasm among his family.

The Tod’s campaign with Gallagher, far left.

He shares anecdotes about his childhood and his parents’ influence on his style, including a humorous account of borrowing his mother’s clothes.

The interview concludes with discussions on his early musical influences, learning to play guitar, and his admiration for his father’s stage presence and humor.

Oasis at Knebworth, 1996.