I spent half my life being hurt. The leftovers of hurt are an automatic gesture, like a dog that salivates.

Fashion anticipates, and elegance is a state of mind ... a mirror of the time in which we live, a translation of the future, and should never be static.

Fashion anticipates ... elegance is a state of mind.

To be well dressed is a little like being in love

In our society, everyone wants to be a celebrity overnight.

Grace Kelly was a glacially cool, like a wonderful sherbet in the middle of the desert. Cooling, icy, clean. She was a genetic miracle, a superior woman.

The best of life is to embark on an adventure with a woman interested in having an adventure with you.

I have programmed myself to be at least 105 years old.

You might say that I'm the Michelangelo of the dress business.

Every poor designer can go with things that are popular at the moment.

Looks, health and elegance are what counts. Someone can look wonderful in a sweatsuit.

Skepticism, not cleanliness, is next to godliness. Skepticism is the father of freedom. It is like the pry that holds open the door for truth to slip in.

I think it's part of being English, particularly if you are middle-class - you're always looking to be reminded that you are no good and you are always actually embarrassed about being successful.

I try to ground most of my characters in reality somehow. That's kind of what I bring to the table.

Between lovers a little confession is a dangerous thing.

Strong women leave big hickies

You don't have permission to disrespect yourself.

Yesterday, we slaughtered them and we will continue to slaughter them.

Coal is my worst nightmare.

Burn all the statutes and their shelves: They stir us up against our kind; And worse, against ourselves.