Felicity Baggett

After sitting next to Felicity at the FAD Charity Fashion Show and watching her win second place, I wanted to catch up with her and find out what the future's holding and where she plans on ending up. I also wanted to ask her some silly questions, because that's what I do.

How's life been treating you since the FAD Charity fashion show?
The evening of the show was incredible, I feel so lucky to have such an amazing opportunity to show my work. I was however, quickly brought back down to earth with having to write my dissertation and start my final collection. I’m working long hours in the studio every day, even the weekends, but I’d rather be doing this than twiddling my thumbs.
What's the first thing you did this morning?
Turn off my alarm…three times.
What inspires you?
Films, music, history but mainly people. I love talking to people who are passionate about their work or a particular interest.

Describe yourself in three words.
Good as gold (sometimes)

Do you have any pets?
Nope, but one day I’ll have chickens.

What's the hardest part of designing clothes?
A blank piece of paper. I find it becomes easier during the development of a garment, when you see it in front of you it’s more obvious what needs altering.

What other designers do you admire?
Lucas Ossendrijver, Jsen Wintle, Aitor Throup and countless more.

What is your favourite place in the world?
The pub.

Who's better, Superman or Spiderman?
Superman, I hate spiders.

Tell us a joke.
What is E.T. short for?
Because he’s got little legs.
What's your fondest memory?
It’s a secret.

What’s your proudest moment to date?
It is probably coming second in the FAD competition. When I finished school I didn’t really want to go to university, so I never thought I’d achieve something like this. I was extremely nervous about getting up on stage to accept my award but was grinning for quite some time after. My parents and one of my best friends were there too and it was great to see how pleased they were for me.

What's your best trait?
I try to be reliable, I hate letting people down.

What's your worst habit?
Moaning.

What's your favourite tipple?
Sailor Jerry.

What can't you stand?
Boredom.

Tell us something that nobody else knows.
When I’m doing mundane jobs, like housework, I often count what I’m doing. For example, when I’m washing up, I’ll count how many pots I’ve washed. I’ve never told anyone that. Maybe some things are best kept to yourself.

Do you have any regrets?
Plenty.

Ever made a fashion faux pas?
I cringe at photos of when I first started going out. My dresses were always too short and too tight, and one of them was velvet. I think in ten years time, we’ll all regret being on Facebook!

Use the word Spank in a sentence.
Spanks for the interview.