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

I don't listen to music when designing. We create in silence. I go through a torturous process because everything has to be precise and right.

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.

I'm not an artist. I'm a fashion designer of clothes.

If you have beautiful knees, show your knees. I'm not a puritan. I love skin.

Milan, for me, is a city of discovery. You can find some amazing gardens behind some great houses; I also love finding beautiful galleries and incredible shops, but you have to explore. And the food is amazing.

I wanted to be involved with fashion, though I didn't know what being a designer meant.