I had a suit made for me when I was five. It was double-breasted, mohair and purple. My mother was very particular about clothing - it always used to have to go back into the plastic and it used to drive me insane.

When things happen - you ask yourself why today, why not tomorrow, why not yesterday? That's the most amazing thing about time.

Style is an extension of yourself. My approach is to enhance the personality of the wearer, so he has his own voice

Film has always been a really good tool for me to communicate emotion about why I create a collection. I'm probably one of the first designers to make short films.

I haven't been to a job interview since I was 16 years old. When I was approached by Givenchy it was more like a courtship.

You come to me and it's my job to make you look the best you can look. From an image point of view, would I prefer to dress Jude Law instead of Rolf Harris? Of course. But it's my job to make them both look great.

Shirt collars are very important to me. Putting a very soft shirt collar with a formal suit doesn't work for me at all.