What people sometimes interpret as quirky is my attempt to subvert the concept of luxury by introducing elements that are considered ordinary or commonplace.

I do what I think is right.

I would say that clothes are an excuse for living in the world.

I was a feminist in the Sixties, and can you imagine? The worst thing I could have done was to be in fashion. It was the most uncomfortable position.

I like getting older and being the person who people ask for help.

Men are always much more dignified than most women.

Prada is something that should be so mundane, like clothes.