Emilia Wickstead

My grandmother has strongly influenced my approach to beauty. She has always cared for her skin by cleansing and washing her face…

— Emilia Wickstead

I strongly believe that many of the best decisions are made on gut instinct.

— Emilia Wickstead

I'd say I play on old world couture as opposed to modern day bridal; there's something very timeless and appealing in that.

— Emilia Wickstead

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…

— Emilia Wickstead

As for design, I gravitate to traditional styles but mix it with an element of surprise. Whether it's a big sash bow…

— Emilia Wickstead

I've had women buy their entire wardrobes from me; from suits to full-length evening gowns and sophisticated day dresses, they buy everything.

— Emilia Wickstead

I like to think that people are buying Emilia Wickstead because they want to keep it in their wardrobe as an investment…

— Emilia Wickstead

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

— Emilia Wickstead

What's exciting for me is to make sure that people do still dress up - how do we do that in this…

— Emilia Wickstead

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

— Emilia Wickstead

My clients can choose their own colours and fabrics to have something unique in their wardrobes.

— Emilia Wickstead

A lot of people ask, 'How did you start the business, and how did you do it money-wise?' And the truth is…

— Emilia Wickstead

Old images and films are my main source of inspiration.

— Emilia Wickstead

I think that the typical Emilia Wickstead women is very effortless, very sophisticated: she's got alluring style, and she's always taking on…

— Emilia Wickstead

I feel far more empowered, sophisticated, and forward-thinking in flats than in high heels. Especially when I am working and hosting meetings.

— Emilia Wickstead

If I'd really known how hard I was going to have to work behind the scenes to have any kind of business,…

— Emilia Wickstead

My wedding dress was featured by 'Vogue' and 'American Town and Country,' and from there, people started to come to us because…

— Emilia Wickstead

I think that we cater for the woman that wants to be fashion-forward but also wants to purchase an investment piece that…

— Emilia Wickstead

Here in London, you can go for picnics and have a barbecue; you can go to a park and wear bare feet,…

— Emilia Wickstead

I enjoy going for brunch at Granger & Co. in Notting Hill and having my all-time favourite: poached eggs and avocado on…

— Emilia Wickstead

I was very aware of the fact that I was a young designer, and I didn't want to fall into the trap…

— Emilia Wickstead

The message I want to put forward for women is that I never want it to be about, 'Oh, it's a bit…

— Emilia Wickstead

I have clients from 19 to 80 years old, and the way I work means that they can take the same dress…

— Emilia Wickstead

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

— Emilia Wickstead

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

— Emilia Wickstead