In mythology, the Medusa can petrify people with a look - which is a good thing, I think. But the Medusa is a unique symbol - something strong. It’s about going all the way.

I think I asphyxiated my children.

I'm a designer, and I work very hard at that. People sometimes want to put down fashion by saying it's frivolous or superficial, but it's not that way at all. It's actually very hard work.

The three biggest fashion mistakes are cheap suits, shoes, and shirts. Spend your money on something good.

I don't like balance. Balance is not a word you can use in Versace fashion.

When I worked with Gianni Versace at the end of his life, I was the person with whom he would confide and say anything. If there was something I didn't like, I would be honest and say, "No, no, no! Do something different."

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.