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

I never wanted to make it too easy for people to sum me up.

The really great thing about my shop is that there's not one dead animal in it. ... Manolo's got a load of fabric shoes as well! We use plastic, fabric, rubber- anything but leather. I almost feel like I've been put here to show everyone that it's unnecessary.

I literally have meetings at eight o'clock in the morning, and I finish at nine o'clock at night. It sounds pathetic, but I don't even have time to go shopping.

Most male painters have historically admired the female form. It's got a lot going for it.

You feel like everyone hates you if you've got a good life, now I feel maybe it's allowed because I've had my share of sadness.

My biggest surprises in my everyday job have to do with the challenges of trying to be slightly more responsible as a brand.