Reinvent new combinations of what you already own. Improvise. Become more creative. Not because you have to, but because you want to. Evolution is the secret for the next step.
The elegance is as physical, as moral quality that has nothing common with the clothing. You can see a countrywoman more elegant than one so called elegant woman.
It would have been difficult to have an ugly daughter.
Yes, some people say to me you’re too skinny, but never a skinny person says that to me, only people who could lose a few pounds say that.
I lost 200lb to wear suits by Hedi Slimane.
If you throw money out of the window throw it out with joy. Don’t say: ‘one shouldn’t do that’ – that is bourgeois.
These are fat mummies sitting with their bags of crisps in front of the television, saying that thin models are ugly. Fashion is about dreams and illusions, and no one wants to see round women.
What is the worst is a fashion designer who talks all the time of his or her creativity, what they are, how they evolved. Just do it and shut up.
The French say you get hungry when you’re eating, and I get inspired when I’m working. It’s my engine.
People are very nice to me, even though I’m known for saying rude things.
People who can’t be alone have a problem. Loneliness is a luxury for people like me.
Fantasy is often better than reality. It’s much more inspiring not to go to places than to go.
I care more about the people than about the company. That’s why I don’t want to own it. I don’t want to run a business. People do it better than I do.
I’m not a social person. Not that I’m not at ease. I’m pretty good, but it bores me. Not the people, but the whole thing. What for? It’s not very productive. I only want to do what I have to do: fashion, photography, books. And that’s all.
I always think I’m lazy, maybe I could do better, I could make more effort and I always have the feeling that there is a glass wall that I cannot get through. But maybe when I get through, then it’s over.
Tell me, why do former young designers who are now in their middle 40s have to redo the 1960s and 70s. Why they cannot invent fashion for today?
I am a completely different person when I am working on different collections.
I can’t wait for the iPhone 6. It’s my only ambition in life to have it quickly.
Normal people think I’m insane.
If you attach no importance to weight problems, if not being able to wear new, trendy small-sized clothes does not cause you any regret, this book is not for you.