I wanted to have a creative director crazy enough to say, 'Sure, I'll do a collection in five days.'
Creative directors can be egocentric, they say. I decide; they shout at people and harass. I don't want that.
At a certain point, you have to stop reading social.
You always need to be curious and study.
Gucci has great potential worldwide. Since it's inception in 1921, the brand has had a big visibility and many followers.
Moving to one show each season will significantly help to simplify many aspects of our business. Maintaining two separate, disconnected calendars has been a result of tradition rather than practicality.
You cannot change strategy due to a trend.
I tend to make my most important decisions by following my instincts rather than any straightforward logic.
I am definitely a person who firmly believes in the human touch and in the importance of people.
If talented people across teams, functions, and geographies share the same passion and dedication, the results can be remarkable.
The minute you think, 'I have done it' or 'I know what is happening,' you will start to go down.
Europe is one of the best travel destinations in the world.
India and Italy have a lot in common, especially the tradition of luxury.
