I always find it kind of embarrassing, kind of funny, and kind of exciting. In New York I'm recognized a lot, although nobody says anything. You know, they stare at you just a second too long. But in Paris it's not as commonplace to be recognized.

I believe that anything can be for men or women. I mean, I've worn a lace dress before!

You can never please everyone, and I think it's best not to.

I've been openly gay since I can remember.

I still appreciate individuality. Style is much more interesting than fashion, really.

I don't think there is just one Louis Vuitton woman. That is why, for the fall/winter 2011 show, I loved the idea of lots of different characters - a wife, a mistress, a girlfriend - stepping out of the row of hotel elevators.

Let's do what we love and do a lot of it.