I've admired historical clothes like Victorian gowns since I was a child, and it's what motivated me to go into fashion.

When the economy changes, it's not like you want to start eating bad-tasting chocolate.

Historical costumes from the 18th and 19th centuries look so complicated, but when you see the patterns, it's very systematic. I've always been impressed by how the patterns economize the fabric.

In fashion, we don't often know the prices. We don't have time to go into the stores.

I love to see what they [Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton] wear but I am not interested. It’s not natural. If you are a girl dressing up in the morning thinking about the whole world having a point of view on what you are wearing, it takes the pleasure out of getting dressed.

I really hated school. I had the feeling I was losing a lot of time.

Knitted fur is so modern and light, it makes this retro shape cool again.