I can go all over the world with just three outfits: a blue blazer and gray flannel pants, a gray flannel suit, and black tie.

I can go all over the world with just three outfits: a blue blazer and gray flannel pants, a gray flannel suit, and black tie.

I have a name, I have to take advantage of it.

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.

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.