I very rarely watch my own fashion shows, but the makeup for my Fall 2011 show was just brilliant.

The young Japanese, especially, love to wear the latest thing and when they come to London they head for my shops as part of what they want to find in Britain.

I think dress, hairstyle and make-up are the crucial factors in projecting an attractive persona and give one the chance to enhance one's best physical features.

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

However, because Britain is young and exciting, I did show my second line here once or twice.

If you dress up, it helps your personality to emerge - if you choose well.

Prince Charles is definitely my hero; he uses his position to do only good in this world.