I come from a very poor family, with sisters. I never really knew my father, so I miss this strong image of a man in my life.

My life has changed financially and I have a name, but I try to never forget people on my journey.

Being a creative mind, you have to examine who you are every day.

Sex is something I live very well, but it is something I revealed very slowly in my fashion. What I do is emotional. For me, there is a base, which is my Italian roots. It's a strong passion for fashion, a passion for sensuality and dressing for one's self.

When I was young, especially when I was at school, I thought couture was about big gowns, big hats (that is couture as well, of course) - but my couture is about going near the clothes and having a look at the details. I like people to have a shock in a chic way.

Seduction is about intelligence and wit. Someone who makes me laugh has every chance to seduce me.

My luck has always been how I've had a family of women around me, and I have women who are very close to me - for example, Mariacarla Boscono, Carine Roitfeld, Marina Abramovic. I have different women whom I adore and value.