I've used a lot of jersey, but I've also done a lot of complex pattern weaves in these fabrics in solid colors, and there are lots of little dresses for cocktail and evening. I've done a series of very important evening dresses as well, just to show that these two ideas can also work well together. Today's woman can wear an important evening dress or a simple pant and top. It's all in the personality of the woman.

Sì is my tribute to modern femininity, an irresistible combination of grace, strength and independent spirit.

I design for real people. I think of our customers all the time. There is no virtue whatsoever in creating clothing or accessories that are not practical.

I was an observer. I liked to listen rather than openly express myself. This trait is something that I've retained over the years.

Individual style is the correct balance of knowing who you are, what works fro you, and how to develop your own personality

A perfume is more than an extract it is a presence in abstraction. A perfume, for me, is a mystique.

There is a danger in becoming an icon, as people can see you as remote and untouchable, and they are less willing to tolerate you doing things that don't fit with their preconceived idea of you. Iconic status can be like a pair of handcuffs, especially if, like me, you wish to continually stretch yourself creatively, as Warhol did.