Lingerie is my next love after clothing; I think it is what is worn underneath that really inspires a woman to feel beautiful in her clothes - that inner, secret glamour.

I think fashion can always date, but I think if a woman has elegance, she doesn't date.

I think that a woman that is elegant herself is somebody who can dress herself easily and effortlessly.

As far as accessories are concerned, I think it is always best to be as minimalist as possible.

When it comes to shoes, I always think Charlotte Olympia, of course! Her footwear is always feminine and sexy and also just right for every occasion.

I like the Hotel Costes, on rue Saint Honore, a boutique hotel near the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Tuileries. I love the dark, moody decor as well as the fantastic scented, candlelit pool in the basement.