Fashion isn't interesting when it comes from an uninspired place. It's like voodoo; we don't want things that are soaked in blood, sweat, and tears. I adore life, and I'm very easygoing - and it shows in my work.

I listen to my stomach. It tells me when I am starving.

I don't like conflicts. I'm not a competitive person at heart. To be in the middle of turmoil is boring.

The designer side of me has many ideas on how the shoes or woman should look, but the man is thinking 'would I want to see my girl in those shoes?'

A good host is someone who really takes care of everyone, from the food to their daily programme. I can't.

Be completely true to yourself and you'll be happy.

My job is designing shoes. It's work that happens behind the scenes, as they say, and that suits me just fine because in general I am a shy person. But sometimes I have these extroverted outbursts.