I have always been fascinated by the values of sport and loved its rituals; in fact, since ancient times sport has been a byword for top physical prowess and spectacular athletic performance.

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 catching somebody's eyes, it's staying in somebody's 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.

The interesting thing about basketball is that it is played recreationally all over the world in playgrounds where people shoot hoops. Perhaps it is because of this that the look of the game seems to have been able to cross over into streetwear more easily than that of some sports that are confined to more specialist arenas.

The confident artist is a fool.

There are always protests, whether you do something good or bad. Even if you do something beneficial, people say you do it because it's advertising.