It's no good being too easily swayed by people's opinions. You have to believe in yourself.

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

Fashion needs fresh blood, and London is the most creative place for that.

I have worked with wool all my life as a designer. There's so much more to it than knitwear - it's an amazingly versatile material and can be used in so many different ways from chic to rustic.

I do think that exercise is important, not only to keep you in shape but also for your state of mind. However, I am not fanatical about it.

In Italian there is an expression: We don't sleep on the fame.

In fashion, only sexy won’t go out of fashion.