I'm German in my mind, but from a Germany that doesn't exist any more.

I never go anywhere. I do sketches and make phone calls, and people visit. It's more fun to come to Paris.

Buy clothes the size you want to wear.

No, I'm not a French designer either. I'm from nowhere. I'm a European, old European is all I am.

Keep the best, forget the rest.

I am like a TV antenna. I catch everything that is in the air, and then I do it my way.

Forget about your folklore. I can take a few inspirations, but I can certainly not do an homage. That's not my trip. I'm a fashion vampire. I take what I need and I leave the rest.