I think it's the responsibility of a designer to try to break rules and barriers.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
As designers, we have a great responsibility.
Every designer has to stand behind and believe in what they are creating.
Designers are very fickle. I never wanted to be a victim of that. You're in one minute, out the next.
I don't think many people would think I'm a designer. I behave in a different way. I'd get knocked down and cut to pieces if I went home and flounced about; this industry is known for the flounciness, but I've got my feet on the ground.
I understand that the rule of fashion is to change, even as a successful designer - you do not want to be stuck in the same rut.
If I'm doing something in fashion, I will try to respect the 'laws' of the business, but I will try to keep my integrity and my respect for the designers and for my readers.
Rules are made for people who aren't willing to make up their own.
I've always said I'm not the kind of designer who likes to lock himself away in a studio and let the rest of the company deal with it. I work very closely with everyone on the team.
I'm a big believer you should design work around a vast majority of people who want to do the right thing rather than around the tiny minority who might take advantage.
Designers must be increasingly sensitive to our Earth's dwindling resources. It is our responsibility.