I think it takes 30 years to build a luxury brand.

I don't really understand what the public perception of me is. I think public perception and reality are two wholly different things.

The reality is that I spent years in the factories in Italy when I first set up Jimmy Choo. Today, everyone who has a job at Jimmy Choo, I've done their job - right down to the cleaner.

I don't really care about gossip. I care about building great businesses.

As a Business Ambassador, I am delighted to help both new and established British designers receive the recognition they deserve in the global fashion arena.

I think the challenge in transforming an industrial brand into a luxury brand should not be underestimated.