I was very lucky, I was part of the post-war period when everything had to be redone.

Fashion design is so diverse. It does not have clear identities as before with Balenciaga, Chanel, Cardin, Courreges. Design is about being recognised without a label. Elegance alone is not sufficient.

I do not believe there has ever been a name as important as Pierre Cardin in the general history of couture.

They said pret-a-porter will kill your name, and it saved me

I was very lucky, I was part of the post-war period when everything had to be redone.

When I finish with one thing very well, I start some other thing. I don't like to stop. I like to continually prove myself.

My old vintage designs are so popular now. I must have been on to something.