There was a woman in Tunisia called Madame Pinot. She was a midwife and had helped in the birth of my siblings and me. I assisted her. I helped women give birth to a lot of babies when I was very young.

A woman is like an actress: she's always onstage.

I'm always telling young designers to take the time to surround themselves with women.

I like black, because for me it is a very happy color.

I want to speak directly with a star, not her stylist.

You know Sarkozy offered me the Legion d'honneur medal? I refused. People said I refused because I don't like Sarkozy, but that's ridiculous. I refused because I don't like decorations - except on women.