“Many students don't really like it (fashion). If they don't like it, they won't be able to tell you who the stylists are or the photographers. If they say they can't remember the names but they recognize the work, I'll say that's bullshit because if you were selling mobile phones, you'd know all about the phones' features and tariffs.” IfsKnowsAbleRememberNamesFashionStudentsPhotographerPhonesSellingFeaturesBullshitMobileStylistMobile PhonesTariffs Author:Louise Wilson
“I've always believed that you have to have the skills before you destroy the skills. If you want to be crude, be crude, but don't be crude because you don't know how to do it, because you're not perfect at drawing and pattern-cutting.” IfsKnowsWantPerfectKnow HowCuttingSkillsPatternsDrawingAlways BelieveNot PerfectCrude Author:Louise Wilson
“Of course, there's some you think, well I wouldn't let them in the door, but there's not many. It's very important to know that it's a mutual thing, that there is respect and a form of teamwork. With quite a few of them it can be traumatic, but there are moments in here when they do extraordinary things with their designs. There are things of beauty I get to see in this office.” ThinkingKnowsWellsImportantMomentsFormCoursesDoorsDesignOfficeExtraordinaryMutualTeamworkExtraordinary Things Author:Louise Wilson
“A lot of people believe that you don't need to know the history and that creates newness. I disagree: we should always be informed and then destroy it.” PeopleKnowsNeedsShouldBelieveFashionDisagreeNewness Author:Louise Wilson
“When they first arrive, really, my eyes bleed! It's only when they're about to leave that they become people you might want to know.” PeopleKnowsWantFirstsMightEyeFashion Author:Louise Wilson
