For me, couture is the kingdom of imagination, creativity and experimentation, and this is how I approach it. I do, however, remain pragmatic and realistic.

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

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.

There are so many things to take into account - your ambition, your ego, the press, the consumers. You can never be sure that you'll be on top of the pile again.

In practice, I've had a presence in China since 1998 with my commercial spaces and shops.

That is what [Andy] Warhol portraits do: They elevate the subject into an icon of the pop culture he was documenting.

Never in my wildest dreams did I entertain the idea that I would become a fashion designer.