The man of the millennium is much more liberated than the man of the '90s.

I think men know to seduce women though words and conversation and nice gestures. That's much sexier than when a man uses muscle.

Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas.

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 know who the Versace woman is because I wear the clothes myself.

You can't pretend that everybody likes Versace. It would be boring. It's better to create a reaction than to create no reaction. That's dangerous.

A business woman needs a successful mix of design and practicality.