I don't plan massively in advance.

As a designer I like to work with fabrics that don't bleed. That's why I avoid all animal skins.

I am a fashion designer. I'm not an environmentalist. When I get up in the morning, number one I'm a mother and a wife, and number two I design clothes. So the main thing I need to do is create, hopefully, exquisitely beautiful, desirable objects for my customer.

I used to get embarrassed about the fact I liked fashion. I still get a bit cringy.

I get a real kick out of it, seeing people wear my designs.

It's not realistic to live in the country at this stage. I've got a business in London. I beat myself up about it all the time.

Strength on its own in a woman is quite abrasive and not terribly attractive all the time.