Let's just say beauty inspires me. But I like all beauty - I think it really comes from the inside out.

I was always crazy even before the drugs.

I love the jacket with a varnish finish, a bomber. I adore the proportions, with the tight skirt, no stockings, very sexy - skirt to the knee.

I understand that the rule of fashion is to change, even as a successful designer - you do not want to be stuck in the same rut.

Some say the economy means that you have to persuade people to invest in clothes - to buy less things but more expensive things. I disagree - invest in jewelry, or a house, maybe, but not in fashion.

The first thing I do each morning is get out of bed and give my dog, Audrey, a hug. She's a Jack Russell. I think having an animal is a wonderful thing, particularly dogs. They are great levelers, there's no nonsense with them, and they just want simple affection.

Elegance is always in style for men. There are all different kinds of elegance. It can be silk, it can be a T-shirt.