I never look at fashion magazines. I find them incredibly boring. To me, reading a fashion magazine is the last thing I need to do. I've got books I need to read. More people should read books. It's the most concentrated experience you can have. You know, all those incredible geniuses concentrated their lifetimes' experiences in books. It's much better than chattering away to somebody who's never read anything and knows nothing at all.

When I'm in the street, the only people I notice are usually at least 70 years old, because they look really stylish.

The young need discipline and a full bookcase.

I was a punk before it got its name. I had that hairstyle and purple lipstick.

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

If you're too big to fit into fashion, then you just have to do your own fashion.

It is not possible for a man to be elegant without a touch of femininity.