It's early '50s. I've drawn inspiration from fashion icons of that era, whose sense of style and elegance have sort of influenced style today.

I think if design and fashion be the language of my work, then it must be understood and appreciated by everybody. I can't imagine designing something if it would only appeal to a particular woman.

I (draw) a lot of inspiration from the romance and glamour of that period for my gowns especially.

Isn't elegance forgetting what one is wearing?

Isn't elegance forgetting what one is wearing?

His style of playing, particularly in his early years, was a stunning patrician elegance with a very natural musical line which fitted the style of whatever composition.