I did an art foundation course, and I knew I wanted to do something in a creative field. And fashion just seemed… — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
My friends and I used to take two-hour trips to the record store in Newcastle, and we started buying copies of The… — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
I went to public and state schools - not at the same time. I did my art foundation course at Harrogate College… — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
My mother was a housewife. My father worked in the agriculture business, but they were very encouraging about everything. When I said… — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
I discovered lots of music; electronic synth bands from the mid-'80s like Depeche Mode, Soft Cell and Cabaret Voltaire. My friends and… — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
I have an art-school background, not a fashion background where it's like, 'Oh, we're going on holiday to Miami.' — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
Single-sex private schools, especially in the middle of nowhere on a bleak hill in County Durham - I don't think they make sense. — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
One day I'll do a Dorian Gray, and there will be a picture in the attic. I'll look like Helen Daniels from 'Neighbours' after… — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
DAKS is a much more restrained silhouette, and there's a real emphasis on daywear, outerwear, and tailoring. It's more stripped-down. — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
Anyone looking for a black cashmere sweater isn't going to come to me. — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
I liked natural history. I liked the outdoors. And I found the sea quite interesting. — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
Everybody's got a lot to their personalities. You're not just one element. There are some days you want something that can be a bit… — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
I had a great teacher who was really encouraging and said I should go to Central Saint Martins. So I worked my socks off,… — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
I didn't set out wanting to be a fashion designer from the age of 3. It wasn't that kind of dream. — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
Rooney Mara is someone I'd like to dress; we've not worked with her before and she certainly has very interesting personal style. — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
