Most of my life I was occupied with American television and American food. My ethnicity was my choice. It still is

Just when I think I hate fashion, I hate clothes, I'm seized by this crazy thing that I have to do. I have this little studio now where I just draw. I can be in the room for three days and not even look up

To me, you can't have style without being inspired. When I design a collection, I am inspired by so many things. The color of a flower. The shape of a butterly's wing. The juxtaposition of an old tenement building next to a shiny new skyscraper.

Mick Jagger, his face was very new. It became a sex symbol

Half the time I don't even think about it, I just throw something on because I'm so late or so busy.

There are so many images out there, so many clothes out there, and the only ones that look interesting to me are the ones that look slightly mistaken.

A bathroom should be sterile and beautiful and functional. It should exude Japanese-style purity.