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" The Emilia Wickstead customer is a sophisticated, accomplished woman who expresses her femininity and style through the way she dresses. She appreciates classic with a twist, yet luxurious and high quality clothing that make her feel confident, elegant, and ultimately chic. "

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" My father, Dennis Popham, was a very handsome, talented artist, and as my mother always reminds me, 'someone who had wonderful style.' He was half Samoan-German, half New Zealander, and their first date was to a Fleetwood Mac concert, which I love the thought of. "

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" Skincare is incredibly important. I try to look after my skin as much as possible because I'm always inspired by women who age gracefully and naturally. "

" It is important that every bride feels comfortable in her chosen dress, and fabric choice has a big part to play in this. "

" I put myself into another world and another identity, and I design not for how my life is but for how my imaginary life is. "

" The minute that a celebrity wears your clothing, that gives you international exposure and the best advertising you can get. "

" What's exciting for me is to make sure that people do still dress up - how do we do that in this fast-paced modern world, when we're all on the move and all so busy? "

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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. "

" My clients can choose their own colours and fabrics to have something unique in their wardrobes. "

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

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

" I don't like the word 'ladylike.' "

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" I'd say I play on old world couture as opposed to modern day bridal; there's something very timeless and appealing in that. "

" 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. "

" I was so young when I started, my taste has changed and developed, and I've gone from being a little bit safe to trying different things. "

" My grandmother, Amalia Pia Emilia Vignola, whom I called Nonna, brought out the fairy tale in everything. She used to tuck me into bed so vigorously that I never felt anything less than comforted, and then afterwards, she would sit on a cane basket box next to my bed and read Hans Christian Andersen to me. "

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" You can see that ladylike kind of dressing with a twist coming back at Dior, and I think that a lot of the fashion is following in those kinds of footsteps. It's wearable. It sits in your wardrobe forever. "

" The AW14 collection is inspired by Film Noir. Elements of masculinity and femininity were reflected in the fabric, tailoring, and features. "

" It's almost like a chintzy floral that I play on, and sometimes it can get a bad rep. It doesn't necessarily feel modern, but with different silhouettes and cuts, it can. "

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" I was very aware of the fact that I was a young designer, and I didn't want to fall into the trap of 'mother of the bride' dressing and 'occasion-wear.' I wanted to make sure that girls my age were wearing it and that there was a cool factor to my clothes. "

" I enjoy going for brunch at Granger & Co. in Notting Hill and having my all-time favourite: poached eggs and avocado on toast. I love the aesthetic of the space and the fresh, modern approach in the dishes. "

" I attended speech and drama classes with a nun to help me gain confidence in speaking without my face turning red each time. "

" I'm always doing everything backwards. "

" I love the cleanness of Kaare Klint and Rud Rasmussen furniture, especially the wooden criss-cross under-bars of their sofas. "

" Here in London, you can go for picnics and have a barbecue; you can go to a park and wear bare feet, much like New Zealand. But there's just so much buzz going on; you can be inspired by anything and everything. There's always something to do. Always. "

" 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. "

" When I think of Bicester, I think of those beautiful pieces that you might not have been able to purchase before, but they're pieces that you'll keep forever. "

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

" It's about having that nice balance. I think that's the answer to today's modern girl who is on the run. She's throwing on something before she goes out, but I still believe in the glitz and the glamour of everything and making that come to life. "

" We do have a lot of personal relationships with people who will come to our store or showroom. "

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