High heels empower women in a way.

A lot of my friends have tattoos; I realized that it's not only just a part of pop culture, but a bit of a map on someone's body, which says something about people. A part of their life, like an armor or a crest.

I guess being French, I love Hollywood. I love Hollywood movies. Joseph Mankiewicz's 'All About Eve.' 'Mildred Pierce.'

My relationship with shoes has always been linked to shoes, women, women in their shoes and performance.

High heels empower women in a way.

A shoe is not only a design, but it's a part of your body language, the way you walk. The way you're going to move is quite dictated by your shoes.

My mother was a huge influence on me - she was a free spirit and helped me appreciate, from a very early age, that everyone is different.