We steal five minutes with Mary Katrantzou…

Describe your aesthetic in five words:

Architectural, feminine, diverse, graphic and mesmerising!

What role does London play in your work and life?

It’s very important – London is my base and this is where I have grown my business. London is a place for creativity and I couldn’t imagine my headquarters being anywhere else.

What do think helped get you to where you are today?

I try to always remain open-minded and flexible. Some of the best advice I’ve ever been given was from a tutor of mine who said, “You will never know if you are good
enough if you don’t go out and try.

Why do you think women love your designs?

No woman should be without that dress or outfit that she wears when she wants to feel special and stand out from everyone else in the room—a piece that conveys beauty, intelligence and elegance.