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.

The city [ LA] is kind of going through an interesting transition; sort of renaissance time where there is so much going on here. I think it's really exciting to be here.

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.

[My consumer] is a combination of people who would have shopped with me when I was at Jimmy Choo and then also because of price point, there is a broader audience now that we can reach.

The thing about Uggs is that they're so comfortable. Once you've worn them, you don't want to go back.

There's this sort of migration west at the moment, a sort of energy that's definitely moving to LA.