We've become a little spoiled with menswear in particular because, of course, we've come off a period in the '70s and '80s when Armani, which is very soft, dominated menswear. And we've become obsessed with comfort. I actually don't like that.

Real fashion change comes from real changes in real life. Everything else is just decoration.

You should put on the best version of yourself when you go out in the world because that is a show of respect to the other people around you.

My career in fashion has been very much about sexuality and sex, and I think a lot of people think that's all I can do and what I am all about.

Glamour is something more than what you put on your body. It has to do with the way you carry yourself and the impact you have on others.

I was bullied every day at school because I carried a briefcase. I could have left it at home. But I thought it looked great! I didn't understand why anyone else didn't think so.

I interview these people all the time who come to my office and say, "I want to be a fashion designer." I tell them where they should start, and they say, "I don't want to do that. I don't want to get anyone coffee." Don't they know it is great to get people coffee?