If you saw Queen Elizabeth it would be amazing, she came from another planet. She was so attractive in what she was wearing.

We moved into the back, made it into a little 50s sitting room and started to sell the records. We had an immediate success. For one thing, these Teddy Boys were thrilled to buy the records.

I just use fashion as an excuse to talk about politics. Because I'm a fashion designer, it gives me a voice, which is really good.

I was the first person to have a punk rock hairstyle.

It's better to look important than sexy.

Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.

I'm different from any other designer, businesswise, in that I've built this company up and I own it. I never had business hype behind me to promote my image... My image is real... I have never had marketing people telling me what to do.