I design for real people. I think of our customers all the time. There is no virtue whatsoever in creating clothing or accessories that are not practical.
There are always protests, whether you do something good or bad. Even if you do something beneficial, people say you do it because it's advertising.
You can think you've made it and yet the next day's press will always be waiting for you, the public will always ask more of you. In short, you can always do better!
Never in my wildest dreams did I entertain the idea that I would become a fashion designer.
Actually I am very glad that people can buy Armani - even if it's a fake. I like the fact that I'm so popular around the world.
I love things that age well - things that don't date, that stand the test of time and that become living examples of the absolute best.
Why do I put myself in a position to be cast aside or not considered as I would like to? Because I am a creative mind, because I still aspire to be one.
The difference between style and fashion is quality.