British - Designer | October 23, 1971 -
My parents knew there was no point in pushing the football thing. I hated the boots.
Matthew Williamson
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London Fashion Week has always been very special to me.
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I'm drawn to the way Havaianas capture playfulness and light-heartedness in their products - there is clearly an element of fun.
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As the label has developed over the years, more and more structure and tailored pieces have been added, and so, whilst the core values of the brand have remained, I feel it's important to try new things and add more layers and dimensions to a collection every season.
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I guess I will always be known as a designer who references Ibiza, even though I've only been to the island a couple of times in my early twenties.
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I've been to most parts of India over the years, but Jaipur is my favourite city. Inspiration can be found at every turn.
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I had a whistle-stop tour of Havana in a horse and carriage and couldn't stop taking photographs of the decaying yet enchanting buildings and people.
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I try to go to Marrakesh if there's a Bank Holiday weekend.
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It was a privilege to work with Ballantyne, an iconic brand possessing such a rich British heritage. Ballantyne has a great appreciation of style and craftsmanship which truly complements the Matthew Williamson brand.
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I wanted to explore the Seventies idea of the ideal futuristic woman. So I watched cheesy films like 'Weird Science' and more dodgy things like 'Star Trek,' 'Barbarella' and 'Logan's Run.'
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I'm curious about the mix of the effortless bohemian thing with the very modern.
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I wasn't inspired by lunatic asylums or anything like that.
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