As a designer, design director or any creative person, you have to hire great people, support them and make them feel comfortable so they can contribute and give you their best.

I understand that I have a certain look that can be used to my advantage. I know the power of that when I walk into a room and talk to people, and I can use it as an advertising tool. Now I am actually selling me, my face, my thoughts. So I am my guy.

What works with your skin and eyes? Use that to zero in on your wardrobe.

British men are peacocks. You see a lot more style on the streets here than you see anywhere else, on every level.

You have to love what you do to the point that you can't imagine doing anything else with your life.

I hate tricky facial hair. If your facial hair is too spotty in places, shave. Just forget about it.

The Gucci woman - you know what she’s after. The Saint Laurent woman - she’s going to torture you a little bit. You might have sex, but she will drip a little hot wax on you first.