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" My longest collaborative working relationship is with Katie Grand, the editor-in-chief of 'Love' magazine. Katie's an inspiration and a sounding block. She's got such great taste. "
Giles Deacon
Relationship
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" Why shouldn't we want everybody to have a piece of Giles in their wardrobe? "
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" I had a great teacher who was really encouraging and said I should go to Central Saint Martins. So I worked my socks off, and I managed to get a place there. It was there that I developed a real love for design. "
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" I'd really love to dress Lauren Bacall. She's incredibly interesting - a gorgeous, stylish woman with a strong personality. "
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" I think a bit of jewellery that cheers you up for the day isn't a bad thing. "
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" I like women to have life, personalities. Women who would perhaps cause some trouble on a night out and have a lot to say for themselves. "
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" Making your own clothes is great - but don't make everything, or I'll be out of a job! "
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" I go to L.A. three or four times a year. It's great for research. "
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" There's one thing I would like to do on the high street, and that's something different to what's been done before. So, who knows what that could be. "
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" I don't like po-faced fashion. "
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" At a certain period in time, the fashion industry was portraying this image of a totally unrealistic woman, women who are not allowed to be themselves. "
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" We want to be the go-to business for super-special daywear and eveningwear, to focus on what we are known for and what our customers want from us. "
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" I like to have a swim in the morning, a great way to start the day. "
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Great
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" A lot of people's circumstances can change very, very quickly, and people can move jobs, relationships can break down, something else could happen, and the next thing you know, you can't pay your rent, you can't get the support you require, and you're out on the street. "
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