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

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. "

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

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

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" I'm always doing everything backwards. "

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" As for design, I gravitate to traditional styles but mix it with an element of surprise. Whether it's a big sash bow in the back or an unexpected fabric, it all needs to work together. "

Emilia Wickstead

" My wedding dress was featured by 'Vogue' and 'American Town and Country,' and from there, people started to come to us because they had seen that dress. "

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" I would not dress Katie Price. Ever. It's important to keep the right look, so it's important to be dressing the right people. "

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" 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?' "

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" 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. "

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" It's a huge achievement to have anyone wearing your clothes, and when they are in the limelight, it's the best advertisement for your brand. "

Emilia Wickstead

" Red lipstick aside, I firmly believe that less is more in terms of make-up. "

Emilia Wickstead

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

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" 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. "

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" 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

" From the age of 11, I was taught the importance of earning my own money. I would babysit, walk dogs, clean cars, and work at the local corner shop and the butcher's. If I wanted to buy something, I always bought it myself. "

Emilia Wickstead

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

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

" The most wonderful thing about having a small business is that every person we dress gets a really intimate process. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I would've loved to dress Diana Vreeland. I just loved her work as a creative woman and as a business woman - unpredictable, exciting, fun, and very, very clever. "

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

" The majority of our clients are British. They want to wear things time and time again. "

Emilia Wickstead

" The first wedding dress I ever made was for myself. It was at a time when I had my business up and running, but it was still very early days, and I thought, 'This is my moment to do whatever I like.' "

Emilia Wickstead

" 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

" New Zealand is such a down-to-earth place. "

Emilia Wickstead

" I don't think there's any excuse for not being able to put on a beautiful product and make yourself feel fabulous. Just have some key pieces in your wardrobe that aren't seasonal. "

Emilia Wickstead

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

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

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

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