I surround myself with a talented group of people that are opinionated and interesting. I try to remain very open to what others have to say.

Everyone should be sacked at least once in their career because perfection doesn't exist. It's important to have setbacks, because that is the reality of life.

It's the mishaps that make it fun, and brings you the surprise.

If you look at any great fashion photograph out of context, it will tell you just as much about what's going on in the world as a headline in the New York Times.

Fashion is a reflection of our times. Fashion can tell you everything that's going on in the world with a strong fashion image.

I saw young women in the street dressing in a way that I thought was influencing the designers. Fashion was being influenced by all sorts of different people, and culture and also across the street. So I saw more as a trickle up, than a trickle down influence. When I came to Vogue, that's what I wanted it to reflect.

If one comes across sometimes as being cold or brusque, it's simply because I'm striving for the best.