I even do my ready-to-wear samples like couture.

I make clothes, women make fashion.

I'm always telling young designers to take the time to surround themselves with women.

The present fashion system is too hard - there are too many collections. The designers have no time to think! Money is too important. Schedules are too crazy.

I am never sure that anythings good enough. Something that is good today will not be good tomorrow.

There is a sensuality about fabric. I think all materials should be inviting when they touch the skin. When I watch children stroking their mothers clothes, I feel that I have succeeded.

Fashion will last forever. It will exist always. It will exist in its own way in each era. I live in the moment. It's interesting to know the old methods. But you have to live in the present moment.