I Can See You - by Paddy Summerfield c. 1986

Friday, October 03, 2025

R.I.P. - Soo Catwoman (Susan Lucas)

 


I always thought I was a bit older than the true UK Punk scene but Soo was a year younger is all!
Face of the scene and no mistake her obituary seems to describe someone on the edge of something yet always THERE! A muse and figurehead in all the photos!


Susan Lucas, better known as Soo Catwoman (1954 - September 30, 2025), was a member of London's early punk subculture. Lucas was active in the London punk scene between 1976 and 1978, where she became a muse of photographer Bob Gruen and befriended the members of the Sex Pistols. 
Her distinctive, cat-influenced hairstyle is an iconic image within punk, and has led to her being featured in publications including the Guardian and News of the World. Her image has influenced other pop culture figures such as Keith Flint, and fashion designers including Junya Watanabe, Chanel, Obey and Mugler.


A TRUE BEAUTY!

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