DESIGNER IN BIG DEMAND AFTER
But Nicholas Elliott says his two ideal models are two red- haired actresses from his home country. The 33-year-old, who uses Edinburgh architecture as the inspiration for his quirky avant-garde styles, is loved by platinum-selling rappers TI, Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky. The designer, who is still in shock at the soaring popularity of his brand N-p-Elliott, admits he would love to see Karen Gillan and Tilda Swinton rocking his unusual looks. Nicholas, married to acting and writing agent Jeremy McClain, 27, said: “When I started designing men’s clothes, I had no idea just where it would take me or who would go for my designs. “I def initely wasn’t expecting my creations to become a favourite with so many famous rappers. I’m not really into that music scene so sometimes I have no idea who they are until I do my research and then I’m blown away. “Rappers like TI, Travis Scott, Melo-X and A$AP Rocky have called in my designs for the Grammies and for talk shows like Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, which is fantastic.
“My collections have also featured in British and Russian Vogue. Top American model Kayla Scott is also a fan.
“My ultimate dream would be to have singer Rihanna and actresses Tilda Swinton and Karen Gillan wear some of my clothes.
“They are stunning women who would look great in my gender-fluid designs. “As I specialise in street wear, anyone can put on my clothes and look good.
“Perhaps one day the