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" Working with Uniqlo is probably the most incredible template of democracy in fashion, and it's nice that my design can be accessible to anyone, on all different levels. "

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" My brother and sister were very sporty. They all did rugby. I was very into performing arts. I went to the National Youth Music Theatre. I was one of those singing, clapping children. "

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" When I was a kid, I remember the fear of going into big brand stores. You didn't want to go in because you felt like you couldn't afford anything. "

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" Loewe should be a cultural brand. "

" My parents are huge influences on me. My mother was an English teacher. My father played professional rugby and coached rugby for the Irish rugby team. "

" Acting is about portraying something... that dedication or learning the script of it is really important in really getting to know a topic. "

" I've realised that when fashion is really good and really challenges and takes a risk, it is incredibly artistically powerful. It makes people dream. "

" I'm completely dyslexic - it's the writing part. People read what I've written, and they have no idea what I'm trying to say. "

" Trend-wise, I hope to keep bringing completely new collections to the industry that will make people think and defy the norm. "

" I love the immediacy of Instagram. My feed really is my train of thought. If I'm really excited about something, I'll just put it up. "

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