I have a personal motto that I live by, which is feel the fear and do it anyway. If you fail, you get up and you keep trying again.

Men always look smart in a well-fitted, tailored suit. Conversely, they can be incredibly handsome in jeans combined with a cashmere jumper or a beaten-up leather jacket or even just a cotton T-shirt.

Its important for women to work. They need to keep their independence, to keep earning and being challenged.

I think it takes 30 years to build a luxury brand.

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

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.

I always knew I wanted to make my own way; I never wanted to be dependent on my father.