I never liked sleeping; I always think I am missing something.

I don't love reading so much, but I love book shopping. It's just because I don't have much time.

I hope the average woman feels she needs practicality but with a little bit of fantasy. Otherwise it's just not fashion.

My love of fashion stemmed from my mother's passion for it.

Brazil is not what you see but what you feel. Once you spend time here - a week, two weeks - you get in the vibe. It's really intoxicating.

Being sexy is not about what's on show, it's all about suggestion, or insinuation. I'm interested in the way a garment hangs on a woman's body and the way it moves when she moves.

My birthday is May 10. I'm so Taurus, you would not even believe. All the Tauruses I know have this connection to the earth and the environment. We are very curious people, very loyal, very aware of and respectful of our surroundings. Also we're stubborn, but that's our way. We understand what we want, which is not bad.