H&M approached us to collaborate, and see if we could translate the dream we created at Lanvin to a wider audience, not just a dress for less. I have said in the past that I would never do a mass-market collection, but what intrigued me was the idea of H&M going luxury rather than Lanvin going public. This has been an exceptional exercise, where two companies at opposite poles can work together because we share the same philosophy of bringing joy and beauty to men and women around the world.

I always wear a dinner jacket. I never have this definition of what goes for the morning or the evening or what works for the weekend.

I love to travel inside my head, take journeys toward the unknown, meet new people, dream.

I like first class, but I don't like first class people - I prefer the people in coach. I like fine restaurants, but prefer the taste of McDonalds. I like to be perfect, but I don't like perfection - I think it's dangerous. There is nothing after perfection. I know, I am a walking contradiction.

Making them feel gorgeous and comfortable is my way of making women's lives easier.

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

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