You can't pretend that everybody likes Versace. It would be boring. It's better to create a reaction than to create no reaction. That's dangerous.

For me the safety pin is about rebellion, and I'm punk in the soul.

My muse changes all the time because I think every designer is a bit of a muse for themselves in a way - they just don't want to say it.

Fashion is not frivolous.

The early '90s were an especially marvelous period for fashion, because it was the peak of glamour and there were no limits as to what you could do.

I've learned how to appreciate what I have. And it's a lot. I'm very lucky.

In mythology, the Medusa can petrify people with a look - which is a good thing, I think. But the Medusa is a unique symbol - something strong. It’s about going all the way.