I love deep cleavage on the foot. It reminds me of Berlin in 1930s, 'Cabaret.'

I would say that a good shoe is exactly like a good wine. These shoes are going to stay and last for a long time.

Shoes are just a pedestal. What interests me is the power of the woman who wears them.

One thing I detest, I have to say, is when a shoe is too soft, and it's molding to the foot. This is quite disgusting. And I really, really hate incredibly long shoes, where the last is very pointy, almost like Aladdin.

I wanted to be a shoe designer, but I never thought it could be a profession. But what was the alternative? Doctor? Too dirty! Air-hostess? Maybe not! Then someone gave me a book on Roger Vivier, and, cheri, instantly I knew that was it!

Shoes transform your body language and attitude. They lift you physically and emotionally.

A good pump is a silhouette, like the bone structure of the face. It's like a beautiful face with no make-up. You can cover a not-so-beautiful face with make-up, but it is just a mask - it is the same with shoes.