I didn't know how a working-class girl like me could possibly make a living in the art world

I don't watch television and I rarely go to the cinema, but I recently watched 'The King's Speech' on a flight. It was so beautiful and so simple.

Instead of buying six things, buy one thing that you really like. Don't keep buying just for the sake of it.

Why do people think that if you don't dress up, others will appreciate your beauty more - that style will somehow emanate from you? It's rubbish. If you dress up it helps your personality to emerge - if you choose well

What I'm always trying to say to the consumer is: buy less, choose well, make it last.

I love designing at the moment, I'm so happy with my work.

The arts have only ever interested a small minority of people, which acted as a kind of nursery to support artists.