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.

I always think, if I were an editor, and I was invited to a show, and I would have to wait for 45 minutes in the dark or in the cold or in the heat, maybe I would like to have a fresh drink or a piece of chocolate.

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

In fashion, we have a reputation for being such a façade, fake people, but none of the fashion people who I know are fake.

I don't want to see a dress with a woman. I just want to see a woman, with a beautiful dress.

I like having the freedom to dress as I desire.

How do you stand out as a fashion ad campaign? By using people off the street it does generate buzz.