It is difficult to read the reviews when you start because you see something in your collection and the press sees something else. That is when you have to be very strong about your own style. They can say whatever they want, but I do what I do because I love it.

You feel very romantic when you're in a ball gown. Everyone should wear one once in a while.

It is difficult to read the reviews when you start because you see something in your collection and the press sees something else. That is when you have to be very strong about your own style. They can say whatever they want, but I do what I do because I love it.

Elegance isn't solely defined by what you wear. It's how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read.

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

People get nervous accessorising, but there is nothing wrong with adding a belt or a pair of shoes in another colour.

I love books; my suitcases are always full of them. Books and shoes. I read when I am sad, when I am happy, when I am nervous. My favourite British author is Jane Austen, and my favourite American one is John O'Hara.