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" I like to create a simple space and surround myself with things that I like to look at. "
John Rocha
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" As a heterosexual designer, it is really, really important to have a woman's point of view. "
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" My homes are similar in style because the same design principles run through all areas of my work. "
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" I love white walls because white reflects the light and is a great backdrop for art. "
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" I always challenge myself to do something better, and people in the industry appreciate that. "
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" I went from fashion to glass in 1995, and I'm very interested in architecture. "
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" My life is about family and friends as well as work. "
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" To create a beautiful thing with unlimited money is easy! "
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" Many women in their 40s make the mistake of wearing clothes that are too tight. Skimpy dresses and tight trousers can make you look older, so get the best fit you can find. "
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" It might be a selfish choice, but I find it quite difficult to design for individuals and prefer the distance of larger schemes. It's the same reason why, as a designer, I don't do wedding dresses. "
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" I think natural fibers look better over time. The more you wear them, they look even better. "
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" I think, as a designer, what you have to do is challenge yourself to do what you do, but better. "
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" Fashion remains closest to my heart. I get genuinely excited by my collections - I never wanted to be a businessman. "
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" Talent always shouts at you. "
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" It was a very, very happy childhood, but I always knew I wanted to see the world. "
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" I turned my hand to costume design a few years ago when I created the outfits for 'This Is the Sea,' with Richard Harris and Samantha Morton. It's a very different discipline to being a fashion designer, though - you have to rein in your own vision and work to a tight brief. "
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" We cater for fashion-conscious people. "
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" My heritage is a huge part of everything I do; it is, after all, part of what has made me who I am. "
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" As you get older, your skin tone will change, and that means the colours that suit you best change, too. Take a trip to a department store and ask for advice, or simply hold colours close to your face in the mirror, as this should give you a good idea of what works. "
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" I used to play football, and then my wife bought me a fishing rod. "
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" I never set out to do interior design; I just do what I do, and some people come along and want me to work with them. "
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" Dubai is a vibrant city: Big cars, big buildings... it reminds me of my home town, Hong Kong. People are always on the move here, and there's a lot going on. There are some wonderful architecture and some not-so-wonderful. "
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" I always promised myself that I wouldn't do catwalk shows until the day I died. "
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" When I left college, nobody expected much of me - and nor did I. "
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