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" 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.' "

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" 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

Key

Feel

Beautiful

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

" 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

Good

Thought

" We're creating a brand image which didn't exist in the beginning, and I want to grow that. And in the way that the clothes and services we offer are a luxurious niche, I want to be doing that with accessories. "

" 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. "

" I love seeing a woman in a beautiful dress and pairing it with a light shoe that shows skin - I really believe in toe cleavage. "

" It's quite funny. I grew up with my mother: as a designer, she was always working, and I actually used to say to her, 'Whatever you do, never leave me your business.' "

Emilia Wickstead

Business

She

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

" 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. "

" I want to offer a wide range of classic and contemporary bridalwear to suit all personalities, readily available to try on. "

" 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. "

Emilia Wickstead

American

Wedding

" 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. "

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

" My autumn/winter 2011-12 collection embodies the bold and beautiful while reflecting an innovative style and passion for immaculate design. I believe that this collection radiates modern femininity and beauty in its purest form. "

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

" I think that the typical Emilia Wickstead women is very effortless, very sophisticated: she's got alluring style, and she's always taking on fashion. I always describe her as 'imaginative with her own taste'. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" I never get my hair done. I just do it myself. "

" I've had women buy their entire wardrobes from me; from suits to full-length evening gowns and sophisticated day dresses, they buy everything. "

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

" 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. "

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

" The message I want to put forward for women is that I never want it to be about, 'Oh, it's a bit difficult to put that together,' or, 'She can dress that way, but I can't.' Actually, my designs are for all women, and I truly believe that you can make yourself feel wonderful in whatever you wear. That's the importance behind what I design. "

" I always think about my lifestyle when designing, so that's being a mother, being a career woman, being a wife, and being a woman who loves to entertain. "

" 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

I Am

Meetings

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

Emilia Wickstead

Ladylike

Word

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

" 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. "