I always find the idea of Britishness a bit of a boring old concept, to be honest. That world of Britishness always comes off a bit twee and only about cream teas and that sort of things. — Giles Deacon Copy Share Image
There are some great skinny girls, but it's about characters, isn't it? That's what I find attractive. People who've had interesting lives and tell you something that you don't know or are really good fun. — 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
