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.

My biggest criticism is how can people be so easily satisfied? Even people with talent.

I think some people would love to be able to make the clothes I make - and of course, I do influence them, but they keep simplifying, and minimalism doesn't quite work

The muscular, athletic type is not representative of the human race, who are varied in their physique.

In history people dressed much better than we do today.

My children came out as individuals in their own right. They were not my products. They had their own characters and were very strong-minded. I gave them a lot of freedom when they were still very young. The one thing they got from me is morals. They would never betray anyone. They are really good people.

I'll tell you what I was like as a child. I was a good person. I was high-spirited but I was a big reader.