I'm not an elitist. I hate the fashion industry sometimes because it becomes so focused on the elite.

I'm not a typical couturier, although I really respect them.

I love meeting people, and I know it's so difficult for people to come up to me and introduce themselves, so when they do, I'll grab them and hug them. It makes their day, you know? I love that, and I get positive energy from that.

I was born in Japan, so for me, Uniqlo is a family brand. My granny used to wear Uniqlo. And my Italian dad wore Uniqlo. I wore Uniqlo, of course.

I'm just inspired by different people, friends around me.

Social networking inspires me a lot and how we are related and connected to each other.

Having plants and flowers in my space makes me feel very calm and Zen. For me, its important to meditate every morning to be very clear in the head, and nature really helps me do the same thing.