My mother didn't want me to be in fashion. She was in the fashion business, so was my brother, and she thought it was too crazy for me. She wanted me to be married with children, to be independent, yes, but not to have a crazy life.

I wake up at about the same time every day. I sleep well and wake without an alarm clock.

The suit does not represent the businessman anymore. Nor does the loud shirt represent the rock star. The same man can now wear both.

My main influence is - it's music. It lifts the spirit. I am always listening to music. And sometimes what inspires me is a little sound or some small arrangement. I really do listen to music continuously all day long - very loud, so people can't stand to be around me anymore.

In Italian there is an expression: We don't sleep on the fame.

What is comfortable fashion? To be comfortable, that can't be in the vocabulary of fashion. If you want to be comfortable, stay home in your pajamas.

I believe it is the responsibility and duty of those in high-profile positions to give a voice to people whose voices cannot be heard.