Lennon Gallagher’s Style, Music, and the Oasis Reunion Buzz
Lennon Gallagher, son of Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit, is currently searching for a London apartment with his girlfriend, Isobel Richmond. This significant life step highlights a young man navigating a public life while maintaining personal privacy.
Gallagher, though recognizable from his teenage years, avoids the spotlight, unlike his father. He shuns social media and rarely grants interviews. However, his presence is notable in fashion and music.
His modeling career features collaborations with major brands, most recently fronting a Tod’s campaign. This Italian luxury house campaign, “Italian Diaries,” showcases Gallagher’s effortless style, aligning with the brand’s modern aesthetic. The campaign, shot at Villa Talamo in Tuscany, features other young talents with prominent family names.
Lennon and his girlfriend, Isobel Richmond
Beyond modeling, Gallagher leads the post-punk band Automotion. This London-based group has cultivated a following independently, releasing several tracks. Gallagher and Richmond are seen frequently in London’s fashion and social circles.
Gallagher’s demeanor is polite and soft-spoken, contrasting with his powerful voice. This interview reveals his perspectives on style, his career, and family influences.
His Modeling Journey
Gallagher’s modeling career began unexpectedly. He was approached on Brick Lane by a scout and, after consulting his mother (a former model), he signed with Models 1. His mother’s prior experience proved invaluable to launching his career.
His recent Tod’s campaign was enjoyable, featuring a relaxed atmosphere, comfortable clothing and agreeable fellow models. This positive experience differed from his usual preference for solitary work on set.
Gallagher attributes his success to confidence and present-mindedness during shoots. He maintains a healthy lifestyle, balancing social activities with fitness and mindful preparation before significant events.
He once tried the keto diet, but found it unappealing and unsustainable due to its restrictive nature.
Lennon at Glastonbury, 2024
Style and Shopping Preferences
Gallagher’s approach to fashion is balanced; he puts effort into his appearance when going out, while opting for comfort at home. He enjoys shopping, particularly for vintage clothing, finding several sources in London. He particularly appreciates longer coats and has an impressive leather jacket inspired by Kurt Cobain.
Gallagher recently purchased glasses, highlighting the addition of eyewear to his wardrobe. He chooses pieces thoughtfully, and his fashion choices are often quite consistent with his bandmates.
Automotion (from left): Finton Hurst, Jesse Hitchman, Lennon Gallagher, and Otis Hurst.
Automotion’s on-stage presentation involves occasional coordination, but generally maintains a casual approach. The band members share similar styles, with a preference for black clothing.
Gallagher admits to a past fashion misstep with jorts and prefers to avoid this style in the future. His style is evolving, reflecting past grunge influences and his personal growth.
His bleached blonde hair is a recurring style element, reflecting his interest in grunge music and fashion.
Patsy Kensit and Lennon in his leather jacket at an Automotion show, Dublin Castle, London, 2024.
Family Style Influence
Gallagher’s parents’ strong fashion sense presents a unique challenge and inspiration. He receives occasional style feedback from his father, who may sometimes express disapproval of his attire.
He has a particular fondness for jackets, with black being a preferred color. He finds black simple, chic and versatile. His current attire includes Chelsea boots, blue jeans, a Drake sweater, a vest, and his silver-framed glasses.
Lennon in the new Tod’s campaign
His brother, Gene, is also a style influence, and they occasionally borrow each other’s clothes. Their father’s wardrobe is comparable to theirs in size.
John Lennon’s style, particularly his later “New York look,” is also an inspiration. Gallagher appreciates John Lennon’s ability to seamlessly align his style with his music.
He enjoys getting ready to go out but acknowledges room for improvement in his speed and decisiveness. He occasionally changes his mind on an outfit before leaving and sometimes wishes he had chosen something different once out.
He keeps sentimental clothing items from his parents and occasionally borrows his mother’s well-fitted T-shirts.
Musical Pursuits and the Oasis Reunion
Gallagher’s musical journey began with exposure to his parents’ music collections. His mother’s introduction to Nirvana significantly influenced his musical path. His guitar skills were largely self-taught, beginning with learning Nirvana and Sex Pistols songs.
He has learned some of his father’s songs, including “Wonderwall,” and fondly remembers sharing it with his father. His father’s humor and personality are as entertaining at home as they are in public.
Gallagher has a balanced view on his modeling career, seeing the early mornings as a negative, but ultimately enjoying the work and opportunity it provides.
The Tod’s campaign with Gallagher, far left.
Regarding Automotion’s future plans, Gallagher emphasizes writing more songs and performing more shows. He enjoys both aspects of the band: studio recording and live performances. His father’s advice for stage performances is to give it his all without overthinking.
He anticipates attending several of the Oasis reunion concerts and expressed shared family excitement about these shows.
Tod’s famous “Gommino” driving shoe, the loafer with precisely 133 rubber studs on the sole.
Automotion will not be supporting the Oasis reunion tour, though his brother’s band, Villanelle, may be involved.
He reflects on his early life, remembering his mother’s influence on his fashion sense and his own evolving style. His preferences in music and clothing have changed over time and now reflect his current personality.
Oasis at Knebworth, 1996
His most memorable style choices include a white knitted sweater, reminiscent of a look his father sported at Knebworth, and he acknowledges the iconic status of this attire.