I didn't even have a portfolio, but I went to Tom Ford the next morning. He said, "I'd love you to come in with me. Get a lawyer." It was quite exciting, obviously, because it was a complete departure. But mind you, what he was looking for was the exact opposite of what I thought. My first collection for him was Cher-inspired. It was flower trousers, California, hippie cool, all the stuff I did at Oscar. It was making me sick. I wanted to see the other side of the spectrum. Tom was always very secure about the way he did things, so it was quite interesting for me.
Francisco CostaI 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.
Francisco CostaI drape a lot. I cut. I have to touch. For me, it's almost impossible to start without that.
Francisco Costa