I think a sense of humor is the most important thing anyone can have.
The word "elegance" is a bit different now.
It's very important to have a definitive style as a designer.
The difference between fashion and art is that fashion is art in movement.
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.
Even if it doesn't fit the woman, like, let's say a very short skirt, and the woman doesn't have the legs or the height to wear the skirt, but she has to wear it because it's fashionable. Don't do it! If it doesn't look good on you, don't worry about it.