There is no hierarchy of values any more. Real progress is due mainly to human genius, and that's rare, and usually stems from a real elite, from a hierarchy.

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

I disagree with everything I used to say.

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

I don't have faith in young people any more. I don't waste time trying to communicate with them.

To me, reading a fashion magazine is the last thing I need to do. I've got books I need to read.

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