I was an observer. I liked to listen rather than openly express myself. This trait is something that I've retained over the years.

I don't like women who follow fashion in the sense of becoming victims of it. I like women who have elegance, who have allure, who use fashion, rather than the other way around.

You have to have doubts. I have collaborators I work with. I listen, and then I decide. That's how it works.

The essence of style is a simple way of saying something complex.

To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.

The excitement does not change. After 40 years in the business, I still find the show to be a magical moment - the performance anxiety, the litmus test.