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" 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

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

Emilia Wickstead

" I'm always designing for that sort of dressed-up woman who likes to go to different occasions, who's career focused, but she entertains in the evening... a very sophisticated-feeling working woman who likes to have fun. "

Emilia Wickstead

" My grandmother has strongly influenced my approach to beauty. She has always cared for her skin by cleansing and washing her face with warm water in the morning. At all times, she has lipstick on and her face is immaculately powdered - she follows the same routine to this day and looks great at 94. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I love the idea of a dress or a coatdress rather than a suit with a jacket. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I have clients from 19 to 80 years old, and the way I work means that they can take the same dress and shorten, lengthen it, remove the sleeve, adjust details - and make it their own. They get a piece that is right for them. It's a clever way of shopping in this economy. "

Emilia Wickstead

" 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

" Once, four friends and I cut all our hair off, like boys. A couple of them cried afterwards, but I thought we looked really good. "

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

" 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 don't come from family money, and neither does my husband. "

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

" It's almost like a chintzy floral that I play on, and sometimes it can get a bad rep. It doesn't necessarily feel modern, but with different silhouettes and cuts, it can. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I love everything I design. "

Emilia Wickstead

" To escape and sit quietly on the beach - that's my idea of paradise. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I'd like to think we can make a nice, glowing change to British dressing. "

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

" 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

" 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

" 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 strongly believe that many of the best decisions are made on gut instinct. "

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

" I love wearing interesting shoes that work well with my outfit. "

Emilia Wickstead

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

Emilia Wickstead

" It's about having that nice balance. I think that's the answer to today's modern girl who is on the run. She's throwing on something before she goes out, but I still believe in the glitz and the glamour of everything and making that come to life. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I love the cleanness of Kaare Klint and Rud Rasmussen furniture, especially the wooden criss-cross under-bars of their sofas. "

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

" I feel like British designers are having a real moment; there's a lot of freedom to be different, and I think that that's what so unique. There's no expectation of what you're going to see at London Fashion Week, and I think that's why you get such a mixed bag of sweets. "

Emilia Wickstead

" When I think of Bicester, I think of those beautiful pieces that you might not have been able to purchase before, but they're pieces that you'll keep forever. "

Emilia Wickstead

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

Emilia Wickstead