I've always remained totally myself, which is to say, without an idea... of what to do.

I've always had such wonderful opportunities, but I never made the effort, haven't put on the pressure. But I never took them.

When fashion turns over it brings in little tiny creaks and cracks. This is the fascination and that is where you have to watch every step.

Chutney is marvelous. I'm mad about it. To me, it's very imperial.

One thing I hold against Americans is that they have no flair for the rain. They seem unsettled by it; it's against them: they take it as an assault, an inconvenience! But rain is so wonderfully cleansing, so refreshing, so calming...

Before even the technique, there is a dream. Chanel had it. The dream is everything.

Black is the hardest color in the world to get right-except for gray.