I translated Beatles songs for my English class.

Italy is a divided country without a center.

For me, haute couture is a necessity. I never would have done this job were it not for haute couture. It is a comfort, a security. I almost feel it is our duty to continue. Haute couture is France. We have to keep all the skills and craftmanship alive.

The world needs some excitement from fashion.

People want to be in their own fashion tribes, so they want to wear the same clothes to be connected to everyone else in that tribe. But they want to be different from other tribes.

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.