Knitwear can play a vital part in layering. The simplicity of a lightweight cardigan makes it one of the best ways to layer outfits. I love granddad cardis for winter, worn over a vintage lace shirt, waistcoat and full skirt with slouchy boots.

It is no longer acceptable to ignore the suffering, and designers must take responsibility for the way that their fur is produced.

I think everyone should sing - it's so good for you, as it makes you breathe deeply, and it's good for you emotionally, too. It's a brilliant release way of lifting the spirits.

I ate like a horse when I was younger, and not very sensibly, though no one ever believes that.

Confusion is the best form of communication. It's left to be unexplained.

I've never really had a waist. Even when I was at my slimmest, my silhouette was very straight up, straight down. But I have learnt how to give myself a bit of waist by optical illusion. For this, bring on the belts.

I’m just mad for San Francisco. It is like London and Paris stacked on top of each other.