When I Was A Kid, I Was

My Legacy Would Be That You Don't Have To Give Up Anything. You Can Be Chic But Have A Sense Of Humor, You Can Be Sexy But Comfortable, You Can Be Timeless But Fresh.

People Always Think That Designers Hate Each Other. And We're Certainly A Competitive Lot, But We Also Enjoy Each Other's Company. No One Else Knows What You're Going Through Other Than Another Designer.

I Hate The Idea That You Have To Give Up Anything. I Think You Can Be Powerful And Still Be Provocative, You Can Be Smart And Have A Softness, You Can Have All Of It.

American Women Often Fall Into The Trap Of, "oh, These Are My Weekend Clothes. These Are My Work Clothes. This Is What I Wear At Night." It's So Old-fashioned. The French Are Not Afraid Of Their Luxury. Americans Can Be So Puritanical And Think, "that's My Special-occasion Bag." Whereas, For A French Woman, It's Her Everyday Bag.

People Shouldn't Notice What You're Wearing Before They Notice You. You Want People To Register You First. 'oh, What A Nice Jacket' Should Be An Afterthought If You're Doing It Right.