If I really think about what drove me from the beginning to become a designer, it is really the idea of trying to make everyday life a little bit better - to make it more functional, more desirable, to improve quality of life somehow.

At Lacoste, I learned how to drive in a very conservative environment. I had to learn how to do politics, how to talk, how to explain, and how to communicate a vision, and the necessary link between marketing and creative teams. Also, very important, the shop experience, which was actually very frustrating at Lacoste.

I try to bring as much taste, smartness, quality, functionality, and aesthetic qualities to everyday clothes.

This is what I've always been interested in, trying to make timeless, functional, real clothes.

I'm interested in the poetry of reality.

For me, the fashion show, the image, the shooting, is just a step. It's just a moment, but it's not the final destination.

I think we all have those particular pieces of clothes that we really like, because it ages well, because it fits you well, because you feel comfortable, and you feel confident in those clothes. All those aspects of good design are what I'm interested in.