What is more important, the reality or the perception? I am perceived to be an important designer. It's enough for me.

I am a great believer in luck.

I am neither the handsomest nor the richest nor the most powerful, but I've had the greatest women in the world.

I'm the first American designer who went all over the world.

At the very beginning of my career, when I opened my business in Italy, I was also a ranked tennis player. I had won many tournaments. To be an athlete was my first choice. Second choice: designer. However! There was more money in being a designer at that time.

I am a fashion designer, so I guess that makes me an overpacker.