I was lucky to have parents who loved me.

Doing fashion drawings was the only way I had to express myself when I was a teenager.

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

The great thing about American women is their energy and the way they love to dress. French women don't really dress; they are too conservative, as it's always a question of money. In America, women are powerful and strong, determined. If they want to be an object, they choose to be in control.

All of my life shown me that if you wanted something enough, if you were passionate enough, it would happen.

I went to London a lot as a young designer because London was a major inspiration, not only for the clothes but the sense of freedom. I remember going to see a stage production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in the mid Eighties and loving the mix of Goth and humor, and in my shows I've always liked to play jokes and have fun.

I would like to say to people, open your eyes and find beauty where you normally don't expect it.