My mum taught me to have a soul.

I'm not offended or embarrassed by the fact that I design clothes for women to wear. So when I meet women who love my clothes, it's a really good, straightforward thing. It makes me feel like I'm doing my job right.

The main thing I need to do is create, hopefully, exquisitely beautiful, desirable objects for my customer.

I loved all those Doris Day visuals of her being a tomboy and then changing into this gorgeous girl in a ballgown.

If people stop liking my clothes, I'll make a record.

I'd rather people turn up than not. And of course I'd rather have people be enthusiastic.

I can honestly say this industry hasn't made me neurotic about my looks, except maybe my weight. I hope my clothes kind of reflect that. They're meant to make you feel good.