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" I'm drawn to the way Havaianas capture playfulness and light-heartedness in their products - there is clearly an element of fun. "

Matthew Williamson

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" My clothes and my interiors are about making people smile. "

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" I've only dealt with fabulous brides! "

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" 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. "

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" Madonna is untouchable. She is absolutely lovely. On a personal level, she's everything you would expect. She's so down to earth. "

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" A catwalk show is just how it's done; it's just what you do - it's central to the presentation of a collection. It will be a very brave designer who gives up the catwalk entirely in favour of a digital show. "

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" I'm a bit of a digital imbecile. "

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" Never shop alone for your bridal dress. Take a friend and bring a camera to take a picture of you. Make sure to get a picture of the back view: that's the part of the dress most people are going to see for the longest time. "

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" I think there needs to be extremes in fashion, and Pucci offers another choice. "

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" I love the fact that H&M has created a new phenomenon in fashion through the pioneering concept of collaborating with high-end designers to create one-off limited-edition capsule collections. I am thrilled that my creations for H&M will be accessible to - and hopefully enjoyed by - so many people around the world. "

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" The peacock has become one of my regular sources of inspiration from nature. "

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" Leather has a real durability and functionality. "

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" I'm an independent fashion house. "

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" 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

" Louise Wilson told me she wanted to see more of the 1997 show. And so I needed to reissue that. "

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" 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

" 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. "

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" You can't deny the experience of a store. It's fantastic if you're a global brand and you've got the power or the funds to support that bricks-and-mortar space, but we certainly weren't and aren't. "

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" My mum has always been a huge inspiration for me and my work. She loves fashion and has always been so supportive. "

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" 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

" I'm a natural technophobe, but I can see the importance of the digital role, and you have to celebrate it - our site is obviously an incredibly important part of our business now. "

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" 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

" My design philosophy is to make women feel like peacocks. "

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" Debenhams has a strong track record for developing exclusive designer brands. "

Matthew Williamson

" I think the woman who buys my dress also wants a beautiful pillow. "

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" Everything I've designed is intended not to match perfectly but to sit together in harmony, to add flair and personality to any room. "

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" I am shocked and deeply saddened by McQueen's death. He was a genius, and his talent was second to none. Like many others, I always cited him as a hugely inspirational leader of world fashion. He will be greatly missed. "

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" I love taking elements and colours from nature and then distorting them somehow. "

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" My collections are full of adaptable pieces: within the energetic lifestyle of L.A., they are able to take you from the beach in Malibu to the red carpet in Hollywood. "

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" Confidence and belief in yourself and your vision is absolutely paramount. The fashion industry is tough - be prepared to take advice and criticism along the way, but have unwavering belief in your vision. "

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