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.

You can have small moments of happiness in life. You certainly can’t expect years and years of it.

When my mother did fittings for her clients, I was hiding, looking at these beautiful ladies try on these fantastic clothes. I was dreaming as a small child to try these clothes on myself.

It's very important for a brand to have an identity through the years, but it's very important as well to evolve because times change so fast.

We shouldn't be copying what we see. We should try to find our own sense of style, to believe in ourselves.

For me the safety pin is about rebellion, and I'm punk in the soul.

Women's bodies are curvy, sensual, it's about being happy to be a woman - and sexy is always good