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

Men are always much more dignified than most women.

Because of the Prada name, I can do things that people normally would not care about in the culture. I can have an exhibit by some forgotten artist who I love, and because it's Prada, people will come see it.

I'm not interested in how people dress. Of course, I recognize if somebody's elegant. But fashion doesn't interest me.

I'm not interested in types. I'm interested in archetypes.

Women always try to tame themselves as they get older, but the ones who look best are often a bit wilder.

You need to have dignity towards how you are, how you dress, how you behave. Very important.