Even though it was the 70s, we found old stocks of clothes that had never been worn from the 50s and took them apart. I started to teach myself how to make clothes from that kind of formula.

I think feminists are unaware of the tremendous extent of the role of women in history.

If you wear clothes that don't suit you, you're a fashion victim. You have to wear clothes that make you look better.

I was born during the war and grew up in a time of rationing. We didn't have anything. It's influenced the way I look at the world.

Wear a towel instead of a coat, it’s very chic. Or your husband’s boxer shorts with a belt, or something from your grandmother. It’s all about do-it-yourself at the moment.

My clothes have always got a very strong dynamic rapport with the body - they are very body conscious, they help you to look glamorous, more hourglass, more woman.

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