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" The excitement does not change. After 40 years in the business, I still find the show to be a magical moment - the performance anxiety, the litmus test. "

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" During a fashion show, I want the clothes to speak. The effort I put into my work must be respected. "

" The more successful I become, the more I want to remain like me, with my defects and insecurities. "

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" The idea of the museum is to show my work since the start, and I wanted to show all of it, not just to choose between different pieces. They are grouped together in themes - minimalism, androgyny, black and white, graphic, flowers, and so on - from the earliest designs to the most recent ones. "

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" Jeans represent democracy in fashion. "

" I learned little by little. I learned how to draw. I learned how to tell the difference in the quality of fabrics - the subtle differences. I started with collections for men. So my first collection for women was deeply inspired by male roles. "

" Never in my wildest dreams did I entertain the idea that I would become a fashion designer. "

" My work has taught me to pay great respects towards human beings. "

" I design for real people. I think of our customers all the time. There is no virtue whatsoever in creating clothing or accessories that are not practical. "

" Milan is a true metropolis: strong and fearless but welcoming, too. Little by little, I came to realize that I could become someone here. "

" There are always protests, whether you do something good or bad. Even if you do something beneficial, people say you do it because it's advertising. "

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" China approaches fashion with strong enthusiasm. And I believe that this enthusiasm can be translated into something interesting, economically speaking. Not only for my brand, but also for other brands. "