Perry Haines was a British fashion designer, band manager and magazine editor, whose work has included directing Duran Duran's "Careless Memories" music video. Perry graduated from St. Martins Fashion College, in London (UK) and became an influential face on London's hipsters circuit. In 1980 he co-founded the fashion magazine i-D with Terry Jones, and coined the term 'New Romantic' to describe his fellow socialites. Along with Blitz doorman Steve Strange (singer with Visage) he collected his own social register of contacts to help fill his own i-D club night at Gossips.
In 1980 Duran Duran's management of Paul and Michael Berrow turned to Perry for his style input.....
As the bands image consultant, he gave them his best, marrying high fashion Anthony Price chic (Including those fabulous silk suits) With ( a la top shop ) High street 'New Romantic gear' - A winning combination that has evolved with the band ever since, They also trusted him with the budget for his directorial debut...