It Would Be Very Hard For Me

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.

There Are So Many Things To Take Into Account - Your Ambition, Your Ego, The Press, The Consumers. You Can Never Be Sure That You'll Be On Top Of The Pile Again.

For Me, Couture Is The Kingdom Of Imagination, Creativity And Experimentation, And This Is How I Approach It. I Do, However, Remain Pragmatic And Realistic.

Retailing Has Become Fiercely Competitive. Today There Are Many Large Global Fashion Companies Who Have Opened Up Mono-brand Stores In Major Cities Around The World. When I First Opened My Boutique In New York, In 1985, There Were Almost No Other European Luxury Brands Present With Their Own Stores. Now Fifth Avenue Is Packed With Huge Stores From Major Italian And French Labels.

It Is Difficult To Talk About Fashion In The Abstract, Without A Human Body Before My Eyes, Without Drawings, Without A Choice Of Fabric - Without A Practical Or Visual Reality.