If I have time to myself. . . I like to keep things low-key: I sketch, read, listen to music or relax with some frankincense burning.

You may not know it but I'm no good at. . . getting my hair cut. Despite having my wonderful friend [the hair stylist] Guy Kremer on hand, I always end up tying it in a ponytail.

A book that changed me. . . Hands of Light by Barbara Ann Brennan. A truly inspiring book about opening up to healing.

Movie heaven. . . It depends on my mood but I love David Lynch films as they always make you think.

Comfort eating. . . When I want to indulge myself, I go to J Sheekey. I love the sole meuniere . . . heaven on a plate!

All my money goes on. . . gorgeous shoes . . . as high as I can get. I'm very tall, but I like to be even taller. I also have a weakness for cool furniture.

At night I dream of. . . new ideas for my collections: fabrics, cuts, silhouettes and textures.

Creative problems solve themselves in my sleep.

My favourite building. . . is probably the Chrysler Building in New York. I love art-deco architecture.

It's not fashionable but I like. . . sleeping on a waterbed . . . it's so comfortable as it moulds to your body.

If I wasn't me I'd like to be. . . Pacha, my Himalayan cat, who is utterly spoiled.

The shop I can't walk past. . . La Fromagerie in Marylebone . . . it's close to home. I'm a cheese monster and it does the best coffee in London.

My favourite work of art. . . La Belle Rafaella by Tamara de Lempicka. I adore her work.

The best invention ever. . . is my Magic Pants!

That is, if you want longer legs and a smaller bum. Seriously, they work for everyone.