If I see a fashion show with literal influences, it doesn't make me think any more. It doesn't make me dream.

I'm shy, but not on a one-to-one basis. Over the years, I have become acclimatised to a bit of publicity.

I'm usually very attracted to things that I can't define. If something's too clear, it's very often not inspiring to me anymore.

When artists connect to a system because they want to make a living, it's their own choice. In fashion, designers don't have that choice. I know everybody mentions Azzedine Alaïa, but he's been going for a long time in the system - showing to people, selling to clients - and I think it's admirable how he's transformed it into his own system in a way, but it's still a system.

I know this independence is what people like most about my brand.

If I see a fashion show with literal influences, it doesn't make me think any more. It doesn't make me dream.

My whole life, I've always had to be surrounded by creative things. I find it relaxing to be in touch with creations by other people.