Coveting The Vampire’s Wife

STYLE | Interview Magazine

The name Susie Bick conjures up thoughts of an ethereal, dark-haired, pale-skinned beauty—the ultimate gothic heroine and partner in crime to musician and writer Nick Cave.

Born in Cheshire, Bick—who now goes by her married name Susie Cave—entered the fashion world via photographer Steven Meisel, who discovered her as she was running away from boarding school in England to New York. A successful modelling career ensued, which saw her front campaigns for Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, John Galliano, and Vivienne Westwood. She played muse to David Bailey and worked with notable photographers such as Dominique Isserman, Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton, Sarah Moon, and Nick Knight. Roxy Music feature Cave on their album cover artwork and Prince was reportedly so bewitched by Cave that he showered her with gifts and red roses.