Venice never quite seems real, but rather an ornate film set suspended on the water.

I don't want to be too 'classic' because it's not in the DNA of Gucci. You need to be a little bit provocative.

When I joined Gucci in 2002, I immediately wanted to make a research trip into the archives because I'd heard about how incredible they were, but I never had the opportunity to visit them.

I don't like to treat a piece of clothing like an object of art because I don't consider myself an artist. I'm a designer.

My biggest satisfaction is always when I make something beautiful and well-done that I can see on a real man or woman - not only in the glossy magazines.

I am comfortable giving people direction. If something is not good enough, my job is to find a way to help them learn from their mistake, and understand that next time I expect better.

I think the '70s are always inspiring to me. I was born then, so I have a lot of memories about how my parents were and what kinds of movies I was watching.

The first thing I notice about a man are his shoes. Then I look at his watch.

If we give girls and women the chance to change their lives, they can change the world.

The idea of 'ferie,' or summer break, is a long tradition of which all Italians, including myself, participate. It's a time to relax, reflect and recharge.

All the drawings and sketches and clothes of Yves Saint Laurent in the '70s were so colorful, so bright.

But just because you love something, I added to myself, doesn't mean you'll ever be great. Not if you don't work. Most people stink at the things they love.

I know having a job can sometimes be very challenging, but not having one can be too.

The coldest depth of Hell is reserved for people who abandon kittens.

I love Neil Young. And he loves me! We have a great relationship.

It's more enjoyable for me to know that life is finite. Knowing that, I would like to go to a party.

I'm childish and silly. Most people tease me because I'm a bit daft.

Those who become entangled in these false ideas are prevented from perceiving the Integral Oneness.

I like subversive humor, freckles, women's knees and long hair, the laughter of playing children, and a girl running down the street.

My mind may be American but my heart is British.