I think the fashion industry was slightly put off by people they didn't know. They were presented with things like 20-gatefold color brochures.

Never forget that you only have one opportunity to make a first impression - with investors, with customers, with PR, and with marketing.

I don't have a mentor in the strict definition. I take as much advice and inspiration as I can from the people I am close to.

Be the smartest at the table and you can wear whatever you want.

British fashion is a serious business. The British fashion industry is worth £21bn to the U.K. economy and employs 819,000 people across the country.

My dad taught me never to be afraid of what's on the other side of the mountain.

I just wear what I like and lots of it is British.