These are fat mummies sitting with their bags of crisps in front of the television, saying that thin models are ugly. Fashion is about dreams and illusions, and no one wants to see round women.

Sometimes the idea of being truly iconic has something to do with not necessarily being beautiful and thus trying harder.

Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give and nobody will care for you.

For me, Chanel is like music. There are certain notes and you have to make another tune with them.

I try not to be sentimental and obsessive about possessions. I love collecting, but I hate owning.

Change is the healthiest way to survive.

If you throw money out of the window throw it out with joy. Don’t say: 'one shouldn't do that' - that is bourgeois.