Can I tell you who is the most important fashion icon in the world? Queen Elizabeth of England. Think about that. She has never put her foot anywhere wrong and always looks fantastic.

Don't wear excessive make-up as you grow older. Young women can wear whatever make-up they want, but if you are older, you will regret it.

Fashion has always been a repetition of ideas, but what makes it new is the way you put it together.

You have to be a psychiatrist too, especially in fashion. A psychologist and a psychiatrist together.

There have been a lot of changes [in the fashion industry], of course. You just have to accept it and be strong.

You need somebody you respect and admire to back you always.

The '70s were full of creativity. Everybody was so unique. It was a very creative period, and I think to be a designer you have to know a little about art and literature and music because there is inspiration in all of these things. You're looking for beauty but also something that makes sense.