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" I had a whistle-stop tour of Havana in a horse and carriage and couldn't stop taking photographs of the decaying yet enchanting buildings and people. "
Matthew Williamson
People
Stop
Buildings
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" As the label has developed over the years, more and more structure and tailored pieces have been added, and so, whilst the core values of the brand have remained, I feel it's important to try new things and add more layers and dimensions to a collection every season. "
Matthew Williamson
Important
Values
Brand
" London has a very specific kind of style; it's very different to Milan, Paris, and New York. It's nice having that personality that we haven't lost. It's the English quirky style that people like to see when they come to Fashion Week. "
Matthew Williamson
Style
Personality
People
" Creating a bridalwear collection was a natural progression from my evening wear collections, which are well known for their softly draped and diaphanous silk gowns. "
Matthew Williamson
Evening
Creating
Natural
" I'm not one to pat myself on my back, but I have had a career for 20 years, and if people are interested in how I did it or if I can give any advice, then that's lovely. "
Matthew Williamson
Career
Myself
Back
" I wasn't inspired by lunatic asylums or anything like that. "
Matthew Williamson
Inspired
Like
Lunatic
" Pucci was always my favorite brand when I was in college. It has a similar DNA as my label, both in the sexy, uplifting point of view and in the use of color and surface pattern. "
Matthew Williamson
Color
DNA
College
" I wanted to start a menswear line of slim-fitting, luxury cashmere jumpers in a range of great colours. "
Matthew Williamson
Wanted
Luxury
Start
" Of course I owe so much of my success to my parents. "
Matthew Williamson
Success
Parents
Owe
" People think of me and think, 'Ibiza and hippy look.' I'm trying to expand. "
Matthew Williamson
Expand
People
Think
" I'm an independent fashion house. "
Matthew Williamson
Independent
House
Fashion
" I've only dealt with fabulous brides! "
Matthew Williamson
Only
Dealt
Fabulous
" London Fashion Week has always been very special to me. "
Matthew Williamson
Week
Fashion
Been
" I'm continually inspired by nature, and the rainbow is one of nature's greatest optical phenomenons. The sighting of a rainbow never fails to bring a smile to people's faces. They signify optimism and positivity: with them comes the sunshine after the rain. "
Matthew Williamson
Sunshine
Rainbow
Rain
" It was a privilege to work with Ballantyne, an iconic brand possessing such a rich British heritage. Ballantyne has a great appreciation of style and craftsmanship which truly complements the Matthew Williamson brand. "
Matthew Williamson
Great
Appreciation
Style
" I have always been clear about what I wanted to do and who I wanted to dress. However, you need that business sense to help direct your talent. Because at the end of the day, you are selling clothes, and that is the reality which we live in. "
Matthew Williamson
Day
Dress
End
" I wanted to create a bridal collection that is both a natural extension of the mainline eveningwear but, at the same time, reflects the opulence of such an important celebratory event. "
Matthew Williamson
Create
Important
Natural
" I grew up in the dark ages, pre-digital, when everyone would wait for a magazine each month to see these models who became legendary and iconic, like Kate Moss. "
Matthew Williamson
Everyone
Wait
Like
" We're not waiting for the fashion cycle to have 180 buyers come in and see the collection and go, 'We like it, we'll buy it, and we'll have it in June.' The only one we're selling to is Net-A-Porter, and the rest is through our site. "
Matthew Williamson
Go
Fashion
Rest
" I've been fascinated with interior design for as long as I can remember. "
Matthew Williamson
Design
Long
Remember
" I think there needs to be extremes in fashion, and Pucci offers another choice. "
Matthew Williamson
Choice
Fashion
I Think
" Madonna is untouchable. She is absolutely lovely. On a personal level, she's everything you would expect. She's so down to earth. "
Matthew Williamson
Personal
Down
Earth
" I think Galliano returning to London Fashion Week at some point would be hugely well received by the industry. "
Matthew Williamson
Think
Week
Fashion
" The peacock has become one of my regular sources of inspiration from nature. "
Matthew Williamson
Become
Inspiration
Nature
" My womenswear line would translate well into childrenswear. "
Matthew Williamson
Line
Translate
Would
" In England, it's always raining, and I feel like I'm expert in that field. "
Matthew Williamson
Always
Raining
Like
" My clothes and my interiors are about making people smile. "
Matthew Williamson
People
Making
About
" Leather has a real durability and functionality. "
Matthew Williamson
Functionality
Real
Leather
" I've been to most parts of India over the years, but Jaipur is my favourite city. Inspiration can be found at every turn. "
Matthew Williamson
Inspiration
Over
City
" My mum has always been a huge inspiration for me and my work. She loves fashion and has always been so supportive. "
Matthew Williamson
Always
Been
Fashion
" In a digital age, I still love sending and receiving cards, hand-writing notes, and wrapping gifts. "
Matthew Williamson
Gifts
Age
Cards