At Yves Saint Laurent, I felt like the son-in-law - like I was part of the family, but not quite. When I was fired, I felt like the widow.

Elegant is not what you wear, and it's not about how you wear it, but it's more about who you are.

I spend my time backstage at the Lanvin shows, and when I come out at the end, all I see are people's eyes.

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

I think that if you want to pass emotion, you have to write a letter. Emotions do not pass in SMS or in e-mail.

I love and respect women. I work mostly with women.

I always say that women are very strong and men are powerful. But beauty gives you both strength and power. I never think of it. It's just one of those natural things. It's the only thing I know how to do.