Books open windows to the world and have the power to transform lives.

I like romance, I like glamour and I like realism. I think that's a great combination.

My wife Ricky is my muse. Her personal style and natural beauty have always been my inspiration.

I have always loved things that are timeless and get better with age.

What I do is about living. It's about living the best life you can and enjoying the fullness of the life around you- from what you wear, to the way you live, to the way you love.

Some days I have a knot in my stomach because I've got to sit down and come up with something in womenswear that no one else came up with.

Fashion is not necessarily about labels. It's not about brands. It's about something else that comes from within you.