I never really understood fashion as a career. For me, it was really a state of mind, more like something that I always had in my life.

I never really understood fashion as a career. For me, it was really a state of mind, more like something that I always had in my life.

People's connection to their clothes is very interesting. And rather than my own exposure, I would rather have the clothes be reachable and for people to be able to make those connections on their own.

There was always a strong sense of femininity in the house, always that presence. And while it wasn't founded by a woman, the family always had this brilliant intuition for being surrounded by great women. Not that I am a great woman - I don't want to say that! - but there were always great women in different ages who had really a strong idea of style and could really translate the know-how of the house.