Animals fascinate me because you can find a force, an energy, a fear that also exists in sex.

I use things that people want to hide in their heads. War, religion, sex; things we all think about, but don’t bring to the forefront. But I do and I force them to watch it

Clothes and jewellery should be startling, individual.

There is no better designer then nature

Birds in flight fascinate me. I admire eagles and falcons. I’m inspired by a feather but also its color, its graphics, its weightlessness and its engineering. It’s so elaborate. In fact I try and transpose the beauty of a bird to women.

Fame should be left to the film stars.

Some couture collections have everything including the kitchen sink! Everything gets thrown on to make it look expensive.