I was a communist, but being left-wing was fashionable. I was no different from thousands of middle-class kids.

I’ve never wanted to be called an artist. The term itself seems old-fashioned. It’s a term that does not relate to modern times. And it’s too confining. What I love about fashion is its accessibility and its democracy. Everyone wears it, and everyone relates to it.

I had no fun. My family was too serious.

Daring to wear something different takes effort.

Fashion is a little help in the life of a person. But very little. After all, if you have a serious drama, who cares about the clothes?

I am interested in communicating with the world by selling to many people.

Clothes can be important. I am learning this. For instance, often when I design and I wonder what is the point, I think of someone having a bad time in their life.