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.

I believe that my clothes can give people a better image of themselves - that it can increase their feelings of confidence and happiness.

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.

I love things that age well - things that don't date, that stand the test of time and that become living examples of the absolute best.

I was an observer. I liked to listen rather than openly express myself. This trait is something that I've retained over the years.

I've always thought of the T-shirt as the Alpha and Omega of the fashion alphabet.

Jeans represent democracy in fashion.

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

The difference between style and fashion is quality.

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.