What we want is clothing we think we can fly in. That's why I opened the show with flying dresses.

I think fashion is about longevity and doing your work. It isn't about winning or losing. It's about process, keeping it going.

I have a problem to do a collection that is a secondary line. I mean, you don’t want to be the stepsister. You want to be Cinderella. Show me one girl who wants to be the stepsister.

Sometimes you don't really need armor to feel protected. Sometimes maybe you need just a chiffon dress to hug you.

I barely finish one pre-collection before I must start on another. Sales start, but I am already elsewhere creatively. The men's show is being prepared, but we also need to think about accessories, perfumes and other items. In sum, I never stop.

After every show, I say to Hania [Destelle, a friend], ‘They hated it.’

For me, Lancome was more than just a brand. There was something very nostalgic about the name, about the whole story.