The return of Cool Britannia! Meet the new generation

The return of Cool Britannia! Meet the new generation

05/29/2021

The return of Cool Britannia! New generation sees Rafferty Law play in a band with Rudy Albarn while his sister acts in Danny Boyles’ new Sex Pistols biopic and Pearl Lowe’s illustrator son makes Supergrass t-shirts

  • Descendants of Cool Britainnia stars are making waves in film, music and fashion
  • Jude Law’s lookalike son Rafferty and Rudy Albarn, the nephew of Blur’s Damon, revealed they have started a band together – proving the spirit of Britpop lives on
  • Lila Moss, Pearl Lowe’s son Fred and Anaïs Gallagher are all also on the scene
  • FEMAIL reveals everything you need to know about the next generation 

From Union Jack dresses to Britpop chart battles, the Nineties was a time when everything that seemed to matter was bright, brash and British, and London felt like the undisputed cultural capital of the world.

It was an era of rock stars, models and footballers who were notorious for their wild parties and devil-may-care attitudes. 

Among them were the Primrose Hill set – so-called because of the leafy area where they lived – which counted Kate Moss and actress Sadie Frost among their number.

Now their hedonistic heyday is some 30 years in the rear-view mirror and it’s their sons, daughters and nephews who are taking over the British cultural scene. 

Jude Law’s lookalike son Rafferty, 24, and Rudy Albarn, the nephew of Blur frontman Damon, have even started a band together, which they promoted in this month’s edition of Tatler, proving the spirit of Britpop lives on.  

While none of the descendants, including Lila Moss and Noel Gallagher’s daughter Anaïs, have yet to achieve the same acclaim as their parents, they are certainly on the right track. 

Here, FEMAIL takes a look at everything you need to know about the next generation… 

RUDY ALBARN, 23

Nephew of Blur’s Damon Albarn 


Together with Raff Law, Rudy Albarn (left) is a member of Outer Stella Overdrive, a group that was formed three years ago. He is the nephew of Blur frontman Damon (right)

Outer Stella Overdrive, pictured, was founded three years ago and is ready for the big time 

Together with Raff Law, Rudy Albarn is a member of Outer Stella Overdrive, a group that was formed three years ago when Raff was introduced to Kelvin Bueno by his sister, Iris. At the time Iris and Kelvin were dating. 

Soon after Raff brought his childhood friend Rudy Albarn on board, Tatler reported, with Rudy then responsible for bringing in their fourth member, Amin El Makkawi.

A career in music was a natural fit for Rudy, who is the nephew of Blur frontman Damon, 53.

See the full feature in the July issue of Tatler, available on newsstands and via digital download on Thursday 27th May

The pair share a close relationship and Damon even enlisted Rudy’s help on 2020 Gorillaz project, Gorillaz present Song Machine. 

The group have rehearsed in Camden, north London, creating what critics have described ‘Britpop-inspired jazz-rock is as cheeky as it is thoughtful’.

The lyrics span ‘everything from the perils of social media to mock existential crises’.

Revealing their plans to conquer the music scene, Rudy told Tatler: ‘Damon [Albarn] has obviously been a big influence on my life and he’s supportive in listening to our music, but he has not gone out and opened doors for us.

‘We have built this from the ground up. We haven’t got a label or a team, we do everything ourselves.’ 

Rudy stays largely out of the spotlight but could soon be catapaulted to fame if Outer Stella Overdrive takes off. 

See the full feature in the July issue of Tatler, available on newsstands and via digital download on Thursday 27th May. 

RAFFERTY LAW, 24

Jude Law and Sadie Frost’s son


Jude Law’s lookalike son Rafferty, 24, and Rudy Albarn, the nephew of Blur frontman Damon, have even started a band together, which they promoted in this month’s edition of Tatler. Pictured, Raff in December 2019 and Sadie Frost with Jude Law in 1996 (right) 

Rafferty, known as Raff, has already appeared on the catwalk for D&G and played Oliver Twist in a straight-to-TV reworking of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Pictured on set with mum Sadie 

Model, actor and musician… it would seem there is nothing Jude Law and Sadie Frost’s multi-talented son can’t do. 

The 24-year-old is the oldest of Frost and Law’s three children. Frost shares oldest son Finlay with first son Gary Kemp, of Spandau Ballet fame, while Law has daughter Sophia, 11, with American model Samantha Burke and Ada with Catherine Harding.

Rafferty, known as Raff, has already appeared on the catwalk for D&G and played Oliver Twist in a straight-to-TV reworking of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. 

He has also landed a major role in upcoming war drama miniseries Masters of the Air, which is expected later this year. 

Speaking to Tatler, Raff explained his parents, who divorced in 2003, always encouraged his creativity, whether that be through acting or music, and he and dad Jude would regularly recreate scenes together during their trips to the park.

He said: ‘Ever since I was young, I was always playing music, and my sister Iris would do a dance show for Mum.

‘Or me and my dad would go on an adventure in the park and play like we were making a film. I see it like we are still doing that, but on a bigger scale.’ 

Rafferty, who regularly updates fans on his music and acting exploits on Instagram, also discussed battling trolls while detailing the downsides of social media. 

He said: ‘There is a positive side to social media, where I can promote the band,’ he says. 

‘But I get a lot of abuse because of my family and people commenting on my appearance. It has been part of my life always. 

‘Luckily I am pretty thick-skinned and can take it, but I have seen people around me get eaten up by trolls and social media.’

IRIS LAW, 20

Jude Law and Sadie Frost’s daughter

Iris is a rising star on the fashion scene and has already landed campaigns for major brands including Calvin Klein. She is represented by IMG Models

Iris Law and boyfriend Jyrrel Roberts gave fans a glimpse at some more intimate moments on their trip to watch the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this month

Iris with mother Sadie at a party in London, in 2018. Iris is set to conquer the acting world after being cast in Danny Boyles’ Sex Pistol biopic as counter-culture figure Soo Catwoman

Iris is a rising star on the fashion scene and has already landed campaigns for major brands including Calvin Klein. She is represented by IMG Models.

Next she is set to conquer the acting world after being cast in Danny Boyles’ six-part Sex Pistol biopic series Pistol as counter-culture figure Soo Catwoman. 

Iris has been photographed on set looking every inch the punk rock icon. 

It is the latest creative endeavour for the talented 21-something, who last month revealed she had launched her own YouTube cooking series. 

The brunette beauty promises to share her knowhow on ‘food, beauty and everything in-between’ on her channel.

The daughter of Jude Law, 20, mastered Soo Catwoman’s edgy haircut for the upcoming Sex Pistols biopic, while Maisie Williams, 23, transformed into punk icon Jordan (right)

In her first video, Iris showed how to make a blueberry and blue cheese focaccia bread. 

More recently Iris has been attending glitzy dinners and events at the Monaco Grand Prix with boyfriend Jyrrel Roberts.  

The couple cut a stylish figure on the red carpet and shared candid snaps taken in their hotel room. 

Iris has previously spoken of how her parents gave her a normal childhood despite their A-list status.   

She still enjoys a close relationship with her parents and siblings and often shares family snaps on Instagram.  

FRANK GOFFEY, 23

Pearl Lowe and Supergrass’ Danny Goffey’s son


Talented Frank Goffey is the middle child of Pearl Lowe and husband Danny Goffey, of Supergrass fame. She shares oldest child, Daisy, with singer Gavin Rossdale.

Talented Frank Goffey is the middle child of Pearl Lowe and husband Danny Goffey, of Supergrass fame. The couple also have an older son Alfie and younger daughter Betty. Model Daisy Lowe’s father is Pearl’s ex-boyfriend Gavin Rossdale. 

Frank is a talented pen illustrator who produces prints and t-shirts – some featuring Supergrass – which he sells via independent e-commerce site Let’s Be Frank. 

He also promotes his work and takes commissions through his Instagram account of the same name. 

Daisy has spoken previously of how Frank has mild Aspergers and dyslexia, and has been a talented artist from a young age. 

In a quote shared on a gallery website, Frank wrote: ‘I have been told throughout my life that I am somewhere on the autistic spectrum, but no one can exactly tell me why or where. 

‘Judging on how strangely my Dad behaves most of the time, I would say he is far more of a concern than I am. Guess I’m just a bit different, In a good way.

‘I first started drawing on paper napkins when I was a small child, bored out of my mind at social events and endless dinners with my family. 

‘I’ve kept on drawing since as it is one of the few things that helps me understand and process my thoughts in this hectic world we live in.’  

ANAÏS GALLAGHER, 21

Noel Gallagher and Meg Matthews’ daughter 


Anaïs Gallagher juggles studying for a photography degree at UAL with modelling gigs for brands including Bluebella. She recently put on a daring display on Instagram as she posed topless in a pair of denim Levi jeansHer parents are Meg Matthews and Noel Gallagher (right, in 2000)

Social media star and model Anaïs with Noel Gallagher at an event in London in October 2019 

Social media star and student Anaïs Gallagher juggles studying for a photography degree at UAL with modelling gigs for brands including Bluebella. 

But despite her glamorous occupation – and celebrity parents –  Anaïs chose to spend lockdown on her boyfriend’s Dorset farm. 

Speaking to Tatler in September last year, Anaïs explained she had only intended to stay in Dorset for a couple of nights when lockdown hit and the couple, who met on a dating app shortly before Christmas 2019, decided to spend the next few uncertain months together in the country.

‘I came to see Julius for the weekend, then stayed as everything kicked off,’ she explained. ‘I naïvely thought this was going to blow over in two weeks. 

‘And we were busy. We were looking after the pregnant goats, then the newborn kids. We were hatching chicks, as well.’ 

The couple have delighted fans with photos of their low-key lockdown, with walks in the rugged countryside and feeding goats featuring on both accounts. 

Away from the farm, the couple found time to indulge their shared hobbies. 

Racy: Oasis star Noel Gallagher’s daughter Anais has posed for a very risqué international lingerie campaign, admitting: ‘I haven’t told my dad yet!’

Happy: Anais Gallagher, 23, has ditched her bustling life in London for a quieter dwelling in Dorset, after moving to the countryside with her boyfriend Julius Roberts

Anaïs continued: ‘We’re big readers, we watch films, walk the dogs, and we love the awards season, so we try to watch everything that’s being nominated. As I’m studying photography, I’m massively into cinematography and film.’

Julius, known by the handle telltalefood on Instagram, made a name for himself on social media thanks to his cooking and farming content.  

His family lived in Suffolk before relocating to Dorset a few months ago. He and Anaïs now split their time between the farm and London. 

‘Julius is the perfect combination for me,’ Anaïs said about her boyfriend. ‘He’s intellectual, artistic and has a great understanding of music, but he adores animals and nature as much as me.’

At the time Julius had met her mother Meg Matthews but not her father.  

LILA MOSS, 18

Kate Moss and Jefferson Hack’s daughter


Model Lila Moss is the daughter of supermodel Kate Moss and Jefferson Hack (right in 2001)

The mother-daughter duo cut a stylish pair as celebrate Kim Jones’ birthday in 2020

Fashion is in the blood for Lila Moss, the 18-year-old daughter of supermodel Kate and media mogul Jefferson Hack. 

Although she is just a teenager, Lila has already ‘worked with industry greats David Bailey, Tim Walker and Juergen Teller. 

The achingly cool teenager made her runway debut at the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2021 show at Paris Fashion Week in October last year, just a week after her 18th birthday.

Lila appeared a natural fit for the catwalk as she strutted her stuff at the virtual event.

Kate made her runway debut at the same age as her daughter in 1992, after being scouted as a 14-year-old in 1988 at JFK Airport in New York.

Rubbing shoulders with royalty. The teenager was a guest at Princess Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank in October 2018, alongside her mother 

The pair both walked in Paris Fashion Week in January.  

It was reported by the Mail On Sunday that Moss senior is masterminding her daughter’s style and her fledgling career.

Industry sources reported that Kate’s priorities have shifted from her own career to launching her only daughter onto the fashion scene.

Lila is the principal client at the Kate Moss Agency, which also represents singer Rita Ora and Game Of Thrones actress Gwendoline Christie.

In September the mother-daughter duo cut a stylish pair as they stepped out to celebrate Kim Jones’ birthday. 

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