When you start something creative for the first time, you are completely free, no real influences other than your own vision. — Matthew Williamson Creative Copy Share Image
I love taking elements and colours from nature and then distorting them somehow. — Matthew Williamson I love Copy Share Image
I don't usually Skype. I've used it once, but my boyfriend had to leave instructions: 'This is how you Skype me.' We… — Matthew Williamson About Copy Share Image
I guess I will always be known as a designer who references Ibiza, even though I've only been to the island a… — Matthew Williamson Always Copy Share Image
I've been to most parts of India over the years, but Jaipur is my favourite city. Inspiration can be found at every… — Matthew Williamson City Copy Share Image
A catwalk show is just how it's done; it's just what you do - it's central to the presentation of a collection.… — Matthew Williamson Brave Copy Share Image
I'm drawn to the way Havaianas capture playfulness and light-heartedness in their products - there is clearly an element of fun. — Matthew Williamson Clearly Copy Share Image
Developing a new designer colouring book with Laurence King has been a real passion project of mine. — Matthew Williamson Books Copy Share Image
Never shop alone for your bridal dress. Take a friend and bring a camera to take a picture of you. Make sure… — Matthew Williamson Alone Copy Share Image
It's just fantastic to have someone like the Duchess of Cambridge wear the brand. I think there are often misconceptions about who… — Matthew Williamson Beach Copy Share Image
My clothes and my interiors are about making people smile. — Matthew Williamson About Copy Share Image
I think Galliano returning to London Fashion Week at some point would be hugely well received by the industry. — Matthew Williamson Fashion Copy Share Image
I am shocked and deeply saddened by McQueen's death. He was a genius, and his talent was second to none. Like many… — Matthew Williamson Death Copy Share Image
I grew up in the dark ages, pre-digital, when everyone would wait for a magazine each month to see these models who… — Matthew Williamson Dark Copy Share Image
I did candles because I wanted a candle to put in my home. I couldn't find one I liked. — Matthew Williamson Candle Copy Share Image
Creating a bridalwear collection was a natural progression from my evening wear collections, which are well known for their softly draped and… — Matthew Williamson Collection Copy Share Image
Ultimately I think I learned a lot from my mother - the way she used fashion to make herself feel better; it… — Matthew Williamson Bits Copy Share Image
Confidence and belief in yourself and your vision is absolutely paramount. The fashion industry is tough - be prepared to take advice… — Matthew Williamson Belief in yourself Copy Share Image
We're not waiting for the fashion cycle to have 180 buyers come in and see the collection and go, 'We like it,… — Matthew Williamson Fashion Copy Share Image
I try to go to Marrakesh if there's a Bank Holiday weekend. — Matthew Williamson Bank Copy Share Image
I had a whistle-stop tour of Havana in a horse and carriage and couldn't stop taking photographs of the decaying yet enchanting… — Matthew Williamson Buildings Copy Share Image
