I'm quite connected to Italy because of Italian Vogue shoots and the Pirelli calendar, so I have a love and appreciation for the culture.

Designers have to keep the body in mind all the time. Think of the girl's undergarments: the bra is always key.

Italians stay so true to their classic silhouettes and the things that they've always done.

The curvy woman likes to show skin in the right ways - and she should!