Fashion is not an investment. If you wear a dress and don't get many compliments, you won't wear it again. It's not like buying bonds.

Age is something only in your head or a stereotype. Age means nothing when you are passionate about something.

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.

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

Queen Elizabeth of England is the real fashion icon of the century. And she has a sense of humor.

Money doesn't buy elegance. You can take an inexpensive sheath, add a pretty scarf, gray shoes, and a wonderful bag, and it will always be elegant.

When you do something that you like, and you think you can keep doing it, you don't think about retiring.