There is something sinister, something quite biographical about what I do - but that part is for me. It's my personal business. I think there is a lot of romance, melancholy. There's a sadness to it, but there's romance in sadness. I suppose I am a very melancholy person.

There has to be a balance between your mental satisfaction and the financial needs of your company. (But) I always remember that it's the fantasy, the artistic side, that makes customers want to buy the straightforward black pants.

The police need to come down to street level.

It's almost like putting armor on a woman. It's a very psychological way of dressing.

If you're an open book, there's no allure.

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

When you see a woman wearing McQueen, there’s a certain hardness to the clothes that makes her look powerful. It kind of fends people off.