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

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I wore one of my own designs on my wedding day. Emilia Wickstead

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I don't like the word 'ladylike.' Emilia Wickstead

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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. Emilia Wickstead

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I don't come from family money, and neither does my husband. Emilia Wickstead

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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. Emilia Wickstead

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A lot of people ask, 'How did you start the business, and how did you do it money-wise?' And the truth is that I had three jobs. A day job, an evening job, and then designing my collection as well. That's just how we did it. Emilia Wickstead

I attended speech and drama classes with a nun to help me gain confidence in speaking without my face turning red each time. Emilia Wickstead

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There are many bespoke services in the U.K., but everything's quite old-fashioned. There wasn't anything young and modern and fresh. We're this young service, where a 25-year-old might come and get some great skirts and her mum could come in for some linens. Emilia Wickstead

I'd like to think we can make a nice, glowing change to British dressing. Emilia Wickstead

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We do have a lot of personal relationships with people who will come to our store or showroom. Emilia Wickstead

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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'. Emilia Wickstead

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I have clients from 19 to 80 years old, and the way I work means that they can take the same dress and shorten, lengthen it, remove the sleeve, adjust details - and make it their own. They get a piece that is right for them. It's a clever way of shopping in this economy. Emilia Wickstead

I love everything I design. Emilia Wickstead

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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. Emilia Wickstead

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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. Emilia Wickstead

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My grandmother has strongly influenced my approach to beauty. She has always cared for her skin by cleansing and washing her face with warm water in the morning. At all times, she has lipstick on and her face is immaculately powdered - she follows the same routine to this day and looks great at 94. Emilia Wickstead

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Skincare is incredibly important. I try to look after my skin as much as possible because I'm always inspired by women who age gracefully and naturally. Emilia Wickstead

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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.' Emilia Wickstead

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