Jenny Packham Quotes
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It's very nerve-wracking dressing someone because you obviously do everything you can to get them to be interested in something you've done, and then you hear they're wearing it, and then, obviously, they're going to step out in it, and you want to know that it's all going to work and what everybody's going to say about it.
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There is definitely a 'red carpet moment' to a bride's wedding day, but when designing for bridal, it is important to focus on the details that will captivate and capture the imagination of the bride - she has to fall in love with the gown.
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When I'm designing, I'm thinking about what it would be like to wear that piece.
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There's nothing standard about a wedding dress or shoes anymore.
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There is such an emotional connection between the bride and her wedding dress, whereas in ready-to-wear you may just be focusing on color or prints for that particular season.
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Research the venue and location before outfit shopping, as it helps set the mood and style focus: a traditional wedding in the countryside offers a different set of sartorial rules to a tropical, beach vibe, for instance.
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We have a wide range of looks that address all the different types of women we cater to in all of the different territories we sell to.
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Sometimes you listen to a piece of music that inspires a collection. You listen to the music, which creates the mood, which creates the clothes.
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I always design with the occasion in mind, so I particularly enjoy creating bespoke pieces; it's always an exciting challenge for me creatively.
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I think it is very hard to design in colours you don't feel right about.
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My job is to make sure there's something about each dress that ignites the bride's imagination.
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Carey Mulligan- I'd love to dress her. And Nicole Kidman.
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I loved dressing Elizabeth Hurley. I thought that was wonderful. She was one of those women who is so aware of how she looks in everything.
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I think with bridal fashion, it moves very slowly.
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With the Bond girls, they've always been these sexy but quite strong women, and that's a nice combination to design for.
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I always love long shirt dresses with hand painting on it. It's just wonderful.
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With the bridal wear I love the fact that people show me their pictures about what I've done for their special day. It's lovely that I'm a part of someone's history.
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Don't be too influenced by what's 'in fashion.' Just be a bit more individual about it.
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I'm a big Prada fan. I always think that they seem to fit me well.
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Old Hollywood icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Vivien Leigh, and Bette Davis are so inspiring; their style is romantic and feminine and their glamour mesmerizing. I love the idea of channeling that spirit on your wedding day.
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We've found that the more niche you are, the better off you are.
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I've always wanted to dress Cate Blanchett because I think she's so stylish.
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I create fashion that is memorable.
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Think about the style of the occasion before you plan your outfit.