People constantly make the mistake of comparing London with New York, Milan and Paris and that's not what it's about. London has its own fashion identity. You come here to find the next Alexander McQueen or John Galliano.

There's a new kind of woman out there…She doesn't have time to shop anymore. She wants to know what and why and where and how.

I don’t like people who are late.

When I hear a company is being run by a team, my heart sinks, because you need to have that leader with a vision and heart that can move things forward.

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

It's important for young women and men coming out of the fashion schools to think seriously before starting their own collections.

In today's world you have to interact. You can't be some difficult, shy person who is not able to look somebody in the face; you have to present yourself. You have to know how to talk about your vision, your focus and what you believe in.