Movies always fascinated me. They are an endless source of inspiration. There are countless images by great directors that made a profound impression on me, and I see film as a sublime example of teamwork.

Elegance is not about being noticed, its about being remembered.

I love things that age well - things that don't date, that stand the test of time and that become living examples of the absolute best.

It is imperative to create luxury products that are also functional. My vision for fashion precludes frivolous, fantasy-only designs. That said, fashion does tend to move more quickly than interior design. One doesn't change their couch every season as one does their wardrobe.

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

I wanted to dress the woman who lives and works, not the woman in a painting.

Working with Cate Blanchett, on and off the screen, has always been a highlight for me. She embodies the perfect combination of consummate actor and world-class fashion icon.