How are you finding this Fashion Week?
Less stressful than previous seasons, I'm doing all my fittings just before the show… Which is fine by me - it saves me some time!
What keeps you going during a hectic show season?
I made that choice to be here, so if I don't give it my all it would be a complete waste of time. Plus I would feel like I failed at something; I'm putting a lot of my time and effort into doing this, therefore it is only natural to try and give it my best!
Describe what it's like to be on a catwalk?
It is fine, it is just like walking up and down. Ok with the exception that all eyes are on you, of course.
I suppose the only annoying thing about being on the catwalk is having to walk past the wall of cameras and being blinded for a split second… Although it can be very useful at times when we have to walk in complete darkness and then you know you have to walk towards the only source of light!
So no fears about walking/falling off the catwalk?…
Oh god, no! It is literally just walking - something everyone does and I've been doing it for the past 20 years! And if I fail at that, then… [laughing] Yeah I won't go into that!
And if you could walk to any song, what would it be?
"Money" by Pink Floyd. It is the coolest song ever!
Do you have a special 'good-luck charm' that you always take with you to all the shows?
Yes I do, my metro ticket from Japan - I was there for two weeks when the earthquake happened so I consider myself very lucky that I got out unharmed. And it has never left my wallet since…