Fashion is not just about trends. It's about political history. You can trace it from the ancient Romans to probably until the '80s, and you can see defining moments that were due either to revolutions or changes in politics.

We need a government, not politics. Because there's too much politics. Of course there should be debate. But there seems to be so much pettiness and not enough good faith. It is civilized to agree to disagree, and this idea is slowly disintegrating. The great statesmen of the past knew this, and I think it helps drive civilization.

I never read gossip press. I just read books. And I never switch on the TV any more.

People always assume I don't need to work for money, but my divorce settlement was not as much as it's always reported to be.

As I got older I looked at the world and I realised, we need armour. So my jewellery and clothes became my armour

Fantasy appeals to me and can be very much reflected in my dress - but then, each day is different. Not every day is a magical day.

I don't tell anybody else what to wear. I would never dream of it.