I have always loved trouser suits. It's something I absolutely believe in for women.

I rarely go into a shop on holiday, because fashion and design are what I'm involved in every day. I need another world.

Have I ever been horrified to see someone in my clothes? Many times, but I close my eyes and look the other way. That happens to everyone. What can you do? Go and tell her, 'Don't wear that dress again'? We designers always have fantasies in our heads, but the difficult task is to make them reality. Because you can be the best designer, but designing in your own place and with nobody wearing [your clothes], then what happens? You're nowhere.

British and American women have very different styles and a different way of living.

Fashion has to be worn; otherwise it doesn't exist.

I think it is good that fashion is a challenge because when something is a challenge, you want to do it better.

I very seldom compromise. I am a Capricorn.