The Face | adidas Home of Classics | Fat Tony in conversation with Neneh Cherry

“We were born ready,” notes Neneh Cherry affectionately of herself and old club-going pal Fat Tony. “We had a life force together,” the singer continues, talking about a circle of friends whose bonds were forged on the London dancefloor of the early Eighties. “And we were there. ’Cause we weren’t there to be seen. We were there to live the life.” The musician has been sure-footed ever since, a pop-cultural icon who’s been making matchless music – and appearing on the cover of THE FACE the first time round – since the release of legendary debut single Buffalo Stance in 1988. And Neneh remains as hungry as ever, as big on classic records as she is on classic fashion designers. “Azzedine Alaïa is very classic for me!” she beams. “Ooh, that just made me tingle!” replies Tony. “I mean, he sewed me into my wedding dress, don’t forget. You were there.” “I remember that wedding dress!” And the ever-stylish Neneh’s go-to white trainer outfit now? Hit ‘play’ to find out… https://theface.com