There's always some kind of hidden logic.

I'd experienced the '40s and '50s by looking at my grandparents' old clothes, books, and magazines

But the Milanese have made bad choices, bad fashion, and bad jewelry.

Going out in Paris was like going out in the '30s dressed like the Andrews Sisters. It was everything I'd seen in books at my grandparents' house, only it was our generation.

If I was a fashion designer just following trends or designing for celebrities, I would not be fulfilled.

Since I was a child I've loved going to the opera, theatre and ballet.

Fashion needs to be worn.