Matthew Williamson Quotes
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My design philosophy is to make women feel like peacocks.
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Leather has a real durability and functionality.
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I guess I will always be known as a designer who references Ibiza, even though I've only been to the island a couple of times in my early twenties.
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I have always been clear about what I wanted to do and who I wanted to dress. However, you need that business sense to help direct your talent. Because at the end of the day, you are selling clothes, and that is the reality which we live in.
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I wanted to explore the Seventies idea of the ideal futuristic woman. So I watched cheesy films like 'Weird Science' and more dodgy things like 'Star Trek,' 'Barbarella' and 'Logan's Run.'
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My womenswear line would translate well into childrenswear.
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I think Galliano returning to London Fashion Week at some point would be hugely well received by the industry.
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It's just fantastic to have someone like the Duchess of Cambridge wear the brand. I think there are often misconceptions about who the brand is for, but it's not just a 20-year-old blonde girl on the beach, and Kate is testament to that.
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I'm continually inspired by nature, and the rainbow is one of nature's greatest optical phenomenons. The sighting of a rainbow never fails to bring a smile to people's faces. They signify optimism and positivity: with them comes the sunshine after the rain.
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In England, it's always raining, and I feel like I'm expert in that field.
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In a digital age, I still love sending and receiving cards, hand-writing notes, and wrapping gifts.
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I've been to most parts of India over the years, but Jaipur is my favourite city. Inspiration can be found at every turn.
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Never shop alone for your bridal dress. Take a friend and bring a camera to take a picture of you. Make sure to get a picture of the back view: that's the part of the dress most people are going to see for the longest time.
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Pucci was always my favorite brand when I was in college. It has a similar DNA as my label, both in the sexy, uplifting point of view and in the use of color and surface pattern.
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I think there needs to be extremes in fashion, and Pucci offers another choice.
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The last thing I want to appear is remotely jaded or bitter, which it could come across the wrong way.
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I grew up in the dark ages, pre-digital, when everyone would wait for a magazine each month to see these models who became legendary and iconic, like Kate Moss.
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It was a privilege to work with Ballantyne, an iconic brand possessing such a rich British heritage. Ballantyne has a great appreciation of style and craftsmanship which truly complements the Matthew Williamson brand.
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My collections are full of adaptable pieces: within the energetic lifestyle of L.A., they are able to take you from the beach in Malibu to the red carpet in Hollywood.
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Confidence and belief in yourself and your vision is absolutely paramount. The fashion industry is tough - be prepared to take advice and criticism along the way, but have unwavering belief in your vision.
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I'm not one to pat myself on my back, but I have had a career for 20 years, and if people are interested in how I did it or if I can give any advice, then that's lovely.
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The V&A is an amazing museum, and the collections have always been a great inspiration to me.
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I wasn't inspired by lunatic asylums or anything like that.
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I'm curious about the mix of the effortless bohemian thing with the very modern.