Alice Temperley

Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world and such an incredible breeding ground for designers. You can't help but find it an inspiring place. ”

I think I'd go mad if I didn't have a place to escape to. ”

I always knew I wanted to create. I used to sit in my room for hours drawing and making things. I once got into trouble for cutting up my mother's lampshades to make a dress. I was three. ”

I was always in trouble at school for what I was wearing; I was never made a prefect because of the way I used to dress - I ripped my tights, my skirts were too short, all sorts of things. ”

I don't think many people would think I'm a designer. I behave in a different way. I'd get knocked down and cut to pieces if I went home and flounced about; this industry is known for the flounciness, but I've got my feet on the ground. ”

Remember, its all about you and the dress. Nothing more, so keep the accessories very discreet. ”

I used to be frustrated about being called bohemian, but I don't really care now. If that's what you are, you should celebrate it. ”

A lot of self-importance goes on in the fashion industry. I'm not like that. ”

I like to be real. I don't like things to be staged or fussy. ”

I like the things around me to be beautiful and slightly dreamy, with a feeling of worldliness. ”