I get really frustrated when people say that a collection is not very 'Armani.' Iconic status can be like a pair of handcuffs, especially if, like me, you wish to continually stretch yourself creatively, as Warhol did.

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.

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.

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 have always considered that my collection must have an international flair so it can be at the service of the European public. Or to people in Asia. Yes, there are tiny little alterations I notice in the proportions of the outfits, but fundamentally, the collection is that way.

It really doesn't matter to me what people say about me anymore.