The imprint of Miss Hepburn is absolutely, totally present. Like it or not, she will be the most important look of the twentieth century.

I always love China, especially the old China.

I adore Jean-Louis Trintignant - even at 100 years old he's fabulous.

About half my designs are controlled fantasy, 15 percent are total madness and the rest are bread-and-butter designs.

It's the only thing I really enjoy - so fresh, even now that I'm doing the new sampling. I'm dying to go to the factory, which is like nobody's idea of fun. But it's mine.

What is fashion? It's discipline. Discipline and a credo to do only the best, down to the smallest detail.

It's the only thing I get inspired by! I get inspired by dreams. Who cares about the rest?