I had used the stretch materials for years to shape the inside of garments I made for private clients. Then I just started using them on their own.

I'm working 24 hours a day. I have had a house in Tunisia for 20 years, and I never have time to go because there are collections, fittings.

There is a sensuality about fabric. I think all materials should be inviting when they touch the skin. When I watch children stroking their mother's clothes, I feel that I have succeeded.

I used to spend my nights oversewing dresses for a local dressmaker in order to pay for my school equipment.

In modelling, it's very hard to keep in touch with the people you knew when you started.

I work for women. I only think for them. If I didn't like women, I wouldn't do this job.