I was very much in my own world, never the popular kid. But I had a great family, a great brother and mother.

I was very much in my own world, never the popular kid. But I had a great family, a great brother and mother.

I never really wore Gucci. I never did.

I remember seeing this image of these women wearing these bright clothes and patterns, and it struck me. I remember taking note and going, like, "What is that? Who is that?" and finding out it was Gucci and being surprised.

When you’re young, you don’t know that you’re poor, you just know whether or not you’re happy. And i was happy, and loved. My mom did whatever she has to do to get by, and the lesson i learned from my childhood was that it’s possible to pursue happiness, no matter where that pursuit may lead you.

I think people would be surprised by his [Alessandro Michele] humility.

In some ways you become who you really are, if you work hard enough on who you wish to be.