Emma Bell

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Clothes made out of love, sweets and gingerbread men.

Emma Bell’s new collection is good news for the fashion industry, full of colour and optimism, it’s just what the doctor ordered!

So being the best thing to happen to fashion for a while, here’s 10 things you didn’t know about our new favourite fashion designer.

1. She’s fond of a cheeky glass of gin or two!
“I love Bombay Sapphire the best! My ideal night out is putting an abundance of eye make up on, having drinks and Britney with my special friends, then heading out for party times! I especially like nights that end in drama for example finding a pram, or not getting your phone stolen!”

2. Her favourite colour is pink
“Pink… it’s the colour of all things amazing… like Barbies, lipstick, flamingos and candy floss.”

3. She made her first dress in school
“My first ever dabble with a pattern was when I whipped up a Batik print dress whilst at school… I thought it was the best thing ever, in fact I still have it in my wardrobe as I can’t bear to part with that treat!”

4. She wants to quit smoking...
“Smoking… I always say I’m going to quit but, I think really I don’t want to because I love it so much!”

5. Her star sign is Sagittarius
“I think I’m 100% a true Sagittarian. I don’t really buy into negativity and I like to overcome obstacles and challenge them rather than let them destroy me. I’m not very patient and I get really restless and itchy feet and I LOVE change and progression!”

6. She’s worked with Rebecca Taylor, Donna Lynch and most recently collaborated with Irregular Choice
“I basically love a challenge and they say variety is the spice of life so it’s great to get involved in lots of different experiences and projects! I love working on collaborations as its great to create something that is a fusion of two different brands or identities, but at the same time it’s great being able to do your own thing!”

7. She would one day love to have her own store
“I would LOVE one day to have my own store, but I wouldn’t like it to take over from the creative side!”

8. She likes unconventional models
“For me it is so important that the people representing my clothes, understand my aesthetic. I want them to really get it rather than just parade down the catwalk!”

9. She took inspiration for this collection from things such as Lord Tennyson’s poetry
“I spent some time traveling in December so I got involved in some textile workshops whilst away and sourced an abundance of exciting fabrics and trims! The inspiration behind the collection included things as diverse as cruelty to animals and American quilting!”

10. She does not have a favourite toothpaste
“I use whatever is on special offer in Tesco!”

Emma Bell was interviewed by Rhiannon Roberts, Fashion Promotion student at the Uni of Glam. See her Guest Blogger pic in the gallery above.

See more of Emma Bell at www.emma-bell.com