In France, history is paralyzing.

I don't know exactly what is my impact, but I can say I am doing fashion my own way.

People are so codified - it's sad.

When I first started to do fashion shows I didn't have the budget to hire top models so I would cast women who inspired me, and ask them to walk how they walked. I was doing a mise en scène, which for me was normal. I love for people to see my clothes, but it was more about the attitude of the girls. The revues of the late 19th century/early 20th century were very much a reflection of what was happening in society and politics, and for me that is also the role of the fashion designer.

You see me, I wanted to be fashion designer. I became fashion designer. So I think that everything is possible.

What is masculine and what is feminine, anyway? Why should men not show that they can be fragile or seductive? I am only happy when there is no discrimination.

It is beautiful to be what you are.