There's an inherent contradiction between appreciating the beauty of clothes and creativity and individuality, and the waste around the ideas of trends and seasons.

America has had an influence on me, as has going out with a Cuban-American guy and having lots of American friends. But I am still fundamentally British and speak with a British accent and feel very English.

I kind of see clothes a bit like role-playing, depending what mood I'm in.

I don't believe there's an afterlife - but I don't believe there's an end to life. Consciousness goes beyond the bounds of your body.

I paint - I tend more to abstraction - but not as much as I would like to because of time. I would love to do sculpture - I've toyed with the idea of fitting in a sculpture course.

The need to protect the environment has emerged as an undeniably important priority for me.

I would like better colouration of my legs, like a little less of that English mottled purple thing that makes it necessary to wear tights all the time.