Can you tell me your name and what you do for work?
I’m Sadie Williams and I’m a fashion designer.
How did you first become interested in being a fashion designer?
I have always loved clothes and dressing up, and I think it can be one of the most fun parts of the day. I decided to do fashion after having an "anti-fashion" moment when I was about nineteen. I wanted to do art and print design and then actually thought, “No, I really do want to do fashion—it’s always been there with me.”
You style is so unique. Do you feel like not fitting in has been a good thing for your career?
I definitely think you should always stay true to yourself. I think growing up and going to Portobello Market and buying vintage clothes and second-hand clothes when I was really young, and also going to a funny boarding school in a safe environment where I could dress up and wear whatever I wanted, has definitely influenced my style. I’ve always kind of worn what I wanted.
What do you like about the freedom of being your own boss and not answering to anyone?
I like that I can pursue my vision and be in touch with myself creatively, and gather a big team of people around me to help make it happen.
What has inspired you?
I don’t like to pigeonhole inspiration to one area. I find inspiration in all sorts of places like exhibitions, photography books, flea markets, boot sales, eBay shopping.