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14 FASHION | autumn/winter Five Minutes with eMilia wicksteadn New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead – famous for dressing the Duchess of Cambridge – socialises in high society London circles, is a friend to the stars, and exhibits a style that is effortlessly chic, but with a twist. Editor Victoria Tait catches up with the fashionista while she is in her home country, to discuss her new collection, and the secret to looking sexy whilst still covering up. Photo of Emilia Wickstead - Robyn Wilson Can you tell me a little bit about what you are wearing? I love to collect pieces from every collection that I’m crazy about – this is a piece from my autumn/winter collection, two seasons ago. It’s our own geometric print made of wool – almost feels like a blanket, which is perfect for a cold day. What is your inspiration behind your own personal style? I find my own style is very organic and natural. I love the idea of being effortlessly chic, and the feeling of throwing on a red lippy and minimal makeup. I wear cuts that work for a woman’s body, so they don’t need to be tight fitting. I also love longer-length dresses and a sleeve. Do you use yourself as a muse when designing? I am always designing with myself in mind, that comes very naturally, but I am also designing for all women. I like to think there is a little bit of everything for everyone. I feel very comfortable in my clothes. Can you give us some tips on how to achieve a sexy, yet elegant, look? Sexy can be thinking outside the box, it doesn’t have to be a low V-neck or be short. What I love is that unique sophistication and creating a twist to a garment. A high front with an open back and sleeve, yet showing off the right curves, is sexy. I used to do every fitting in my business for a very long time, and this gave me the understanding of what women feel comfortable in. If you are in your own skin then that is sexy. My spring/summer <strong>2016</strong> range has dresses with balloon sleeves and small cut-outs on the stomach, which adds a little bit of twist. It’s about showing a little and not too much. In February you showed your new autumn/winter collection at London <strong>Fashion</strong> Week, what can we expect? It is a little darker and more moody than my spring/summer collection. The colour palette was inspired by Erwin Blumenfeld – he was an incredibly influential photographer. It was his series called ‘Fantasies’ where he photographed the aristocracy during the sixties in London. I’ve picked up colours and tones from this and used them in the collection. I played a lot with jersey; there is nothing easier or more comfortable than a jersey dress. I also have used a lot of denim, which was a harsh streetstyle way to show Emilia Wickstead silhouettes. I’ve already been wearing one of the dresses in denim – it feels very cool. Each season I try to introduce something new and fresh, it’s the biggest challenge as a designer.
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