People are always surprised when they spend time with my children by how normal they are. They’re polite. They’re well mannered. They’re very down to earth, in a way.
In Italian there is an expression: We don’t sleep on the fame.
I believe it is the responsibility and duty of those in high-profile positions to give a voice to people whose voices cannot be heard.
I’d need an incredibly talented make up artist to make me look natural!
Heterosexual men like to be sexy more than gay men, honestly.
I was a fashion addict by the time I was 11 years old. I’d wear a miniskirt and patent-leather boots.
Feminism is dead in the world. It comes from another time. I’m a feminist. I want to fight, but I don’t see many people with this desire to fight for something. Women don’t help each other, especially in fashion.
Plus-sized women shouldnt think of themselves as a size. They should think of themselves as women with rich goals in life. Size doesn’t mean, really, anything. You can carry your size with pride and dress in a way that you like.
You can have small moments of happiness in life. You certainly can’t expect years and years of it.
I have long been a fan and enthusiast where art is concerned.
For me, music gives a voice to fashion.
I understand that the rule of fashion is to change, even as a successful designer – you do not want to be stuck in the same rut.
Sometimes big designers are afraid that people won’t recognize them if they change that much.
It would be very easy for us to do a collection that everybody would like and not criticize. But criticism is a part of life. You have to take it.
Fashion is not frivolous.
For me the safety pin is about rebellion, and I’m punk in the soul.
For so long Versace couture was identified with celebrities and music, which I love. But at the same time it could overwhelm the clothes.
Hollywood is a very inspiring place.
I love Alexander McQueen. I like the construction of his suits. I think it’s fantastic.
I studied at a university in Florence and finished my degree. My mother was very strict about this recipe: You need to get your degree.