If I look back I feel frightened, not happy, because my life is a bit of a mystery to me.
Manolo BlahnikMy most treasured clothing item is first suit that I made - acid green. It was disgusting, but I love it. It's been mended a million times, but I still wear it.
Manolo BlahnikWhat is fashion? It's discipline. Discipline and a credo to do only the best, down to the smallest detail.
Manolo BlahnikSome people just use beautiful things to just shop or to have a tribal feeling - 'Oh, blah, blah, blah, I'm wearing Hermes; blah, blah, blah, I'm wearing Saint Laurent; blah-blah blah' - because it's like a need, a tribe, recognition: 'Ahh, my Rolex.' But I run away from anything which is too recognizable - it's my nature.
Manolo Blahnik