I'd rather work with someone who likes what I do than create something for the red carpet that won't make me happy.

I put pressure on myself to propose something new - I think it's the minimum that you can do as a fashion designer.

Fashion is a playground up until a certain age. But then you have to find your own signature and your own style.

I have a quality where I sort of scare people. But I am who I am.

Couture has a lot of issues today. Here in Paris there are oddly so few houses showing. And I'm not talking about the style. I'm talking about the sense of couture and these young actresses that you were talking about - they want long dresses that are not always the most innovative or the most interesting. So it's a bit lost.

Your priority has to be the creativity - and build a brand. That's what everybody did - Balenciaga, Dior, Saint Laurent. That's the smart thing to do.

I'm always curious. Every day. As we get on in life, we must be grateful.