What we do in our group is the opposite of the bad effects of globalization. We produce in Italy and in France and we sell to China, when usually it's the opposite.

Working in the context of ultra-famous brands like Dior and Vuitton, creative spirits are always going to feel reined in. It's important that they are free to develop ideas. And rather than detracting from the principal job, it reinforces it. I think of that money as venture capital. It's not a big investment.

I am and will remain a tax resident in France and in this regard I will, like all French people, fulfill my fiscal obligations.

Oh, I was brought up in the north of France, and I had a very enjoyable childhood with my family working as entrepreneur.

I've always been pleased with the investments I've made with my friend Albert Frere and I regret not having followed him more, because I would have been a lot richer.

Once we decided to do a tower in New York, it had to say something about our group, reflecting the mix of modernity and creativity in our organization. It's a symbol.

When you are on the management side, you still have to understand the artistic sensibility so that there is a dialogue with the creative side.