Rare Archival Photos: What Michèle Lamy Looked Like in Her 20S and 30S
By Chloe Bennett
Q1: Did Michèle Lamy have gold teeth and henna fingers when she was young?
A1: No. In her 20s and 30s, Lamy looked like a conventional, albeit stylish, Parisian woman. She had natural teeth, unstained hands, and wore standard French bohemian fashion. Her signature body modifications began appearing gradually in the 1980s and crystallized during the late 1990s in Los Angeles.
Q2: What did Michèle Lamy do before meeting Rick Owens?
A2: Lamy lived through multiple distinct careers. She practiced criminal defense law in Paris during the late 1960s, ran boutiques and danced in cabaret during the 1970s, operated an independent clothing brand in downtown Los Angeles in the 1980s, and ran the renowned Hollywood restaurant Les Deux Cafés throughout the 1990s.
Q3: How much older is Michèle Lamy than Rick Owens?
A3: Michèle Lamy was born in April 1944, making her approximately 17 years older than Rick Owens, who was born in November 1961. When they first met in Los Angeles in 1990, Lamy was 46 and Owens was 28.
Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.
