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" I attended speech and drama classes with a nun to help me gain confidence in speaking without my face turning red each time. "

Emilia Wickstead

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" I think I'm starting to be a little bit more appreciated or a little bit more noticed in the industry. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I think that the typical Emilia Wickstead women is very effortless, very sophisticated: she's got alluring style, and she's always taking on fashion. I always describe her as 'imaginative with her own taste'. "

Emilia Wickstead

" It is important that every bride feels comfortable in her chosen dress, and fabric choice has a big part to play in this. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I was so young when I started, my taste has changed and developed, and I've gone from being a little bit safe to trying different things. "

Emilia Wickstead

" The message I want to put forward for women is that I never want it to be about, 'Oh, it's a bit difficult to put that together,' or, 'She can dress that way, but I can't.' Actually, my designs are for all women, and I truly believe that you can make yourself feel wonderful in whatever you wear. That's the importance behind what I design. "

Emilia Wickstead

" There is so much talent in British fashion: a real cookie jar of different aesthetics with designers like Mary Katrantzou, Erdem, Christopher Kane, J. W. Anderson, and Simone Rocha. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I want to offer a wide range of classic and contemporary bridalwear to suit all personalities, readily available to try on. "

Emilia Wickstead

" There's a great niche in the market for what I do, which is effortless style. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I love seeing a woman in a beautiful dress and pairing it with a light shoe that shows skin - I really believe in toe cleavage. "

Emilia Wickstead

" What's exciting for me is to make sure that people do still dress up - how do we do that in this fast-paced modern world, when we're all on the move and all so busy? "

Emilia Wickstead

" It's quite funny. I grew up with my mother: as a designer, she was always working, and I actually used to say to her, 'Whatever you do, never leave me your business.' "

Emilia Wickstead

" Prada Infusion d'Iris perfume - my mother wears it, so it feels like home away from home. It's lovely to smell her scent at all times. "

Emilia Wickstead

" My grandmother, Amalia Pia Emilia Vignola, whom I called Nonna, brought out the fairy tale in everything. She used to tuck me into bed so vigorously that I never felt anything less than comforted, and then afterwards, she would sit on a cane basket box next to my bed and read Hans Christian Andersen to me. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I wore one of my own designs on my wedding day. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I feel far more empowered, sophisticated, and forward-thinking in flats than in high heels. Especially when I am working and hosting meetings. "

Emilia Wickstead

" Old images and films are my main source of inspiration. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I'd say I play on old world couture as opposed to modern day bridal; there's something very timeless and appealing in that. "

Emilia Wickstead

" Here in London, you can go for picnics and have a barbecue; you can go to a park and wear bare feet, much like New Zealand. But there's just so much buzz going on; you can be inspired by anything and everything. There's always something to do. Always. "

Emilia Wickstead

" The Emilia Wickstead customer is a sophisticated, accomplished woman who expresses her femininity and style through the way she dresses. She appreciates classic with a twist, yet luxurious and high quality clothing that make her feel confident, elegant, and ultimately chic. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I think that we cater for the woman that wants to be fashion-forward but also wants to purchase an investment piece that she'll have in her wardrobe forever. "

Emilia Wickstead

" Red lipstick aside, I firmly believe that less is more in terms of make-up. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I saw a niche in the market where made-to-measure wasn't being done in a modern, fresh way or in a short period of time. Traditionally, bespoke orders take a very long time, but I thought, 'Here we are with all these fashion-forward ideas - why not?' "

Emilia Wickstead

" I've had women buy their entire wardrobes from me; from suits to full-length evening gowns and sophisticated day dresses, they buy everything. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I love everything I design. "

Emilia Wickstead

" In the day, I wear mascara and tinted moisturiser - although I've learnt that if I'm getting my photograph taken, it's better to apply more; otherwise, I look really, really tired. "

Emilia Wickstead

" Skincare is incredibly important. I try to look after my skin as much as possible because I'm always inspired by women who age gracefully and naturally. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I would not dress Katie Price. Ever. It's important to keep the right look, so it's important to be dressing the right people. "

Emilia Wickstead

" If I'd really known how hard I was going to have to work behind the scenes to have any kind of business, I think I would have stopped. "

Emilia Wickstead

" The most wonderful thing about having a small business is that every person we dress gets a really intimate process. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I enjoy going for brunch at Granger & Co. in Notting Hill and having my all-time favourite: poached eggs and avocado on toast. I love the aesthetic of the space and the fresh, modern approach in the dishes. "

Emilia Wickstead