My only fashion school was what I saw in the newspapers and on television

Always my collections are made of different influences.

Clothes became my attraction and obsession early. I wasn't so interested in dressing myself because I was not my object of desire.

I've always felt more at home in the UK than in France.

There are many kinds of beauty, and you can find it where you least expect.

I'm still astounded by some people's reaction to things I consider quite normal.

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.