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I love wearing interesting shoes that work well with my outfit.
I never get my hair done. I just do it myself.
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 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?'
I strongly believe that many of the best decisions are made on gut instinct.
I think I'm starting to be a little bit more appreciated or a little bit more noticed in the industry.
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 think that we cater for the woman that wants to be fashion-forward but also wants to purchase an investment piece that she'll have in her wardrobe forever.
I want to offer a wide range of classic and contemporary bridalwear to suit all personalities, readily available to try on.
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.
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 wore one of my own designs on my wedding day.
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.
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.
I'd like to think we can make a nice, glowing change to British dressing.
I'd say I play on old world couture as opposed to modern day bridal; there's something very timeless and appealing in that.
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.
I'm always doing everything backwards.
I've had women buy their entire wardrobes from me; from suits to full-length evening gowns and sophisticated day dresses, they buy everything.
If I'd really known how hard I was going to have to work behind the scenes to have any kind of business, I think I would have stopped.
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