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.

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

I don't regard clothing as disposable, which is probably why I have so much of it!

I think it's beautiful to be able to cover yourself in metal. I love the color and the way it reflects. But it is also a protection.

I don't do event dressing, because every day is an event.

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

I dislike the idea of jewellery being like a price tag around someone's neck. It needs to be something else - and there is something extremely magical about armour.