Luxury is obviously the direction that interests me the most, but there is a lot of confusion between luxury and exhibitionism. For me, the concept of luxury is more traditional, more exclusive, more sophisticated than luxury for the masses.

The goal I seek is to have people refine their style through my clothing without having them become victims of fashion.

If people want to change, they will. If they don't want to, it's hard to make them do so. The current interest in the environment is a good thing. The best way to make a contribution in fashion is to promote the idea that a fundamental interest in preserving the environment is itself fashionable.

Madonna, as we know, is very difficult.

Elegance is not being noticed, it's about being remembered.

Elegance does not catch the eye. It stays in memory.

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