I think in the darkest moments, we need a break. I always say: To be well dressed you must be well naked. I don’t really know how to do casual clothes. Fashion moves so quickly that, unless you have a strong point of view, you can lose integrity. Men have got more of adiscerning eye. They appreciate cut and details, things that aren’t so obvious. I can design a collection in a day and I always do, cause I’ve always got a load of Italians on my back, moaning that it’s late. I believe in comfort. If you don’t feel comfortable in your clothes, it’s hard to think of anything else. Fashion moves so quickly that, unless you have a strong point of view, you can lose integrity.

You have to always work against what you did before, and even against your taste. You have to stay true to your heritage; that’s what your brand is about. Dressing is a way of life. I always say: To be well dressed you must be well naked. I like things simple.