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.

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.

When you work in fashion, you need to work as a team. You cannot do anything on your own.

If you think that you did everything and know everything and that everything has been done perfectly well, then it's time to retire.

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

It's very important to have a definitive style as a designer.

I don't think women need another black bag. Everybody has a black bag already, so I thought this season (needs) color.