I'm not a designer who is very interested in baroque or in fantasy or in the fantastic side of fashion. This exists and this is important, but I'm interested in the very real dimensions.

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

I'm interested in the poetry of reality.

It's true that I've made mistakes, but I know I shouldn't do them again.

At Hermès I learned, maybe more than anywhere else, how to work around a legacy, and how to integrate a strong brand culture into my work. Also, to work with a completely different projection system and craftsmanship.

Everywhere I've been working, I always had in mind the final destination of the clothes, which is the consumer.

With the right team, you can really save so much time and energy. Whereas if you don't have the right environment and the right support from the company, or the right team, it can be extremely tiring and frustrating.