Just like music evokes emotion, so can garments.

People are always surprised when they spend time with my children by how normal they are. They're polite. They're well mannered. They're very down to earth, in a way.

Richard Avedon is a true genius of photography and one of the greatest artists of our time.

Fashion is not frivolous. I am a businesswoman, a very serious person.

Some men look great unshaven; others just look like they forgot to shave. Beards and mustaches can be really distinctive if you go for an earthy, rock-and-roll look like the Kings of Leon or the Killers.

I always wear high heels - I simply feel naked without them.

I love Alexander McQueen. I like the construction of his suits. I think it's fantastic.