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

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.

You have to have doubts. I have collaborators I work with. I listen and then I decide. That's how it works.

Eliminate the superfluous.

My success was also owed to career women who maybe had big legs or ample thighs, who felt well-protected by my fluid clothing that hid their flaws.

War taught me that not everything is glamorous.

Remain true to yourself and your philosophy. Changing in the face of adversity will in fact diminish your credibility with your customers.