Roland Mouret's work takes inspiration from the diverse experiences of his own life, "I consider my years in Paris, modeling, styling, being part of the social scene all a key part of my make-up. As are the years I have spent in London, opening a café gallery, video directing, and ultimately building my first store under my own name.

My fashion history is well documented. Building success and then losing my name, starting over, building a new unique partnership, getting back my name - it is all part of an inspiring and evolving journey. Today is where we are. You have to learn so much and go so far to understand that the support of the team around you is indispensable and that happiness and simplicity is everything.

Then you take this on to the next stage, which in my case is keeping that fine balance between the personal connection and creating a brand. Both are intrinsically linked for me. That is the paradox."