laurie vincent

Before the show, we sat down with Laurie in our Spitalfields flagship store for a candid conversation with our Spitalfields flagship store manager, Abbie, that covered just about everything -  from self-doubt and personal style to artistic process and the importance of following ideas wherever they may lead. We chatted for hours, heading over to the Ten Bells Pub across the street for a beer, grabbing lunch and then having a quick tattoo session back at the shop.

From the evolution of his personal identity to the launch of Big Truck, Laurie offers an honest insight into the realities of building a creative life. He doesn’t sugar-coat things. He speaks openly about the story behind the band name - rooted in difficult experiences growing up - and about the self-doubt that still follows him to this day, despite being a Mercury Prize-nominated musician.

What stood out most was Laurie’s honesty around confidence and collaboration. He spoke openly about still needing encouragement from the people around him sometimes, and how Big Truck drummer Sam played an important role in helping him believe in this new project enough to bring it to life.

One of our favourite moments came when Laurie described his creative process as “pulling some magic thread” - following ideas instinctively without always knowing where they’ll lead. Sometimes they become songs, sometimes sketches or paintings, and sometimes they lead nowhere at all. But the important thing is allowing yourself to follow that thread in the first place.