I think in the same way when I'm cooking, when I'm gardening, when I'm choosing fabrics. It's a way of living.

Change is not always bad. Change can be good.

I collect objects I fall in love with more than antiques per se. Value is not a criteria that attracts me to something.

When I have to do something fast, I wear the most unflattering rubber pants over my pants and a big easy sweater. I can get on my knees in the garden in whatever condition, and when I'm done, I can take it off, get in the car, and drive to the office. It's the most practical thing.

I make clothes people can wear; I don't make art.

Various different people have inspired me throughout my career. From Francis Bacon to Vassareli, Coco Chanel to Christian Dior, Cecil Beaton, musicians, architects... the list is endless.