Making your own clothes is great - but don't make everything, or I'll be out of a job!
People often think that the world fashion is so full of a certain pretense that it can't just be about going for something because it suits you and looks great, and it's nicely cut and is made of beautiful fabric. You know, if it has a bit of lightness and playfulness to it, then I think people just respond to that really well.
For me, green is more about cycling than recycling.
'Irony' is such an over-used word.
DAKS is a much more restrained silhouette, and there's a real emphasis on daywear, outerwear, and tailoring. It's more stripped-down.
I'm interested in women who have got character and experience and an opinion about things.
I very much like Christopher Kane. He actually did a work placement with me, and you could spot his talent straight away.
Due to the hectic, non-stop nature of my work, I'm always using my BlackBerry to stay in touch with my studio, wherever I am.
The women that wear my clothes would want a pink BlackBerry in their handbag.
I did an art foundation course, and I knew I wanted to do something in a creative field. And fashion just seemed like the most fun.
I didn't set out wanting to be a fashion designer from the age of 3. It wasn't that kind of dream.
Some things can be quite stupid yet interesting. Life can be like that.
I go to contemporary galleries all around the world when I can. There's always something historical and something contemporary; those are my rock references.
If a piece is individually made to measure, then it's couture.
I don't like po-faced fashion.
I can be very modern and experimental.
I think a bit of jewellery that cheers you up for the day isn't a bad thing.
When I was younger, I wanted to be a marine biologist, among other things.
The effort you put into anything when you're a designer is 100% because it's all about what you get back out from it.
I've been a fella in the fashion industry for a very long time now, and the industry has been very good to me.
