I'm like a little kid when it comes to music. I mean, the music is always blasting wherever I am that people always knock on my door and say, 'It's too loud!' But I think music gives so much inspiration.

It's no good being too easily swayed by people's opinions. You have to believe in yourself.

I studied at a university in Florence and finished my degree. My mother was very strict about this recipe: You need to get your degree.

Lady Gaga is the present and the future. She is the most revolutionary and inspirational artist. She is fearless and daring.

I am not a great believer in fairy tales. Every woman should fight hard for her own happy endings. Although occasionally it is nice to wake up as a princess.

If I could dress anyone, I'd like to dress the Queen - she can handle anything. I'd put her in black - she never wears black - and add a little leather, maybe. A little rock n' roll.

It would be very easy for us to do a collection that everybody would like and not criticize. But criticism is a part of life. You have to take it.