When I was younger, I never laughed. I was always sour. If I look at pictures of me from the past, I never see a smile. I think it came out of my insecurity. I had a lot of complexes.

Through fashion I have shown my interpretation of the competitive spirit by dressing sportsmen and women, choosing to work with both those who are among the world's most renowned athletes and also those who are yet to achieve fame in the arena of sport.

Elegance is not to be noticed, but to be remembered.

All my work at Armani is based primarily on my personal vision of style, and while I differentiate between the look and mood of my various labels, I am never overly concerned with being 'on trend.'

Sports will always be important in global culture, and so fashion, as a reflection of cultural trends, will always incorporate influences from sports.

The human body is something that I truly love, above all else.

I didn't have a happy childhood.