I have my favourite fashion decade, yes, yes, yes: 60s. It was a sort of little revolution; the clothes were amazing but not too exaggerated.

I didn't like the '80s at all; it was a vulgar moment of fashion.

An evening dress that reveals a woman's ankles while walking is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen.

I like things simple.

I hope people will say, 'Mr. Valentino, he did something for fashion, no?

I am always locked in my design studio.

I am like a freight train. Working on the details, twisting them and playing with them over the years, but always staying on the same track.