I don't feel French at all. That was never really a concern, and it's limiting to think that way. I think Paris is more of a playground for international designers, so I don't really feel French. And I don't really want to feel French.

I'm the kind of person who, even after a shoot that I've loved, is always moving on. There is no gap.

I grew up with the idea that once you found yourself with your clothes, why change?

More than anything, I'm designing for a woman of today. I want to be a witness of my time.

I don't feel French at all. That was never really a concern, and it's limiting to think that way. I think Paris is more of a playground for international designers, so I don't really feel French. And I don't really want to feel French.

As designers, we do so much with material and construction. It's really architectural; it comes close to building. A scent is so immaterial. It's really about emotion and sensation. Clothes are too, but it's not the same.

You never do things thinking you will make a big statement. It just happens sometimes and you are lucky.