When I meet celebrities, I have to know what they are like and only then can I design. The clothes have to fit their personality.

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.

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

I was a fashion addict by the time I was 11 years old. I'd wear a miniskirt and patent-leather boots.

Plus-sized women shouldnt think of themselves as a size. They should think of themselves as women with rich goals in life. Size doesn’t mean, really, anything. You can carry your size with pride and dress in a way that you like.

I go from a full working day to making sure I am home for dinner with my kids. I couldn't do that in a 10cm mini skirt but I am not going to resort to sweatpants and an old t-shirt.

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