Alexander McQueen was one of the greatest fashion designers of his generation. His genius, sometimes provocative, admired and saluted by all, constantly opened new perspectives. Visionary and avant-garde, his creations took their inspiration from both tradition and timeless hyper-modernity.
Francois-Henri PinaultIn a recession, you must be able to call into question everything you've done before.
Francois-Henri PinaultI closely follow everything about user interface or human-computer interface: technology that makes computers closer to the way the human being actually functions.
Francois-Henri PinaultYou don't buy luxury to enter a community, but to set yourself apart from others.
Francois-Henri PinaultI'd never buy something, even if it's a great brand, that is a competitor to something I already own; that's insane.
Francois-Henri PinaultLinguistics is a good way of defining the culture of a brand. The vocabulary used by sports and lifestyle brands - running, fitness, training, motorsports - is all about functionality, whereas the vocabulary of the luxury business - handbags, ready-to-wear - is all about the product.
Francois-Henri Pinault