There have been moments in my career when I've had to be tough and I've had to step up to the plate - but usually that's because a man has underestimated me. But other than that, I wouldn't say I'm a tough person.

It felt like strappy sandals were looking really old lady-ish; really dated and not cool.

I'm really hoping just to keep building on what we're doing. You have to build your core business first which is really important.

I don't believe in doing collections anymore.

If I wasn't in fashion, I would have been a psychiatrist.

As a Business Ambassador, I am delighted to help both new and established British designers receive the recognition they deserve in the global fashion arena.

I don't really understand what the public perception of me is. I think public perception and reality are two wholly different things.