You can never forget the time you are living in because the past is the past and it will never come back. So to adjust your philosophy and creativity in fashion to the time you’re living in is the most important thing.

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.

I don't see anybody categorized as a 'fashion diva,' except for me! And I like that. I am thought of as a diva because I wear an evening dress and I take care of my look when I go out. I go to parties regarding business, not for fun. And that's why they call me a 'diva.'

Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas.

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

Die and born again, die and born again. It's the story of my life.

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.