L'Wren Scott

Although my mother didn't necessarily approve of teenage girls wearing heels, she made an exception for me when I was 14 because she didn't want me to be self-conscious about my height - or to slouch.

I had to learn to sew when I was growing up, because nothing else fitted me.

As a designer, when someone wears my clothes, the biggest compliment I can receive is that the woman looks amazing because my designs have flattered her, not taken over her. I take that philosophy to heart myself each morning when I am getting ready for the day.

You can celebrate the female form in comfort. We left corsets behind in the dark ages, so why bring them back now?

I was so tall and so skinny - I was that kid who couldn't find anything to wear. All the cool kids would have jeans the right length and I would just think, 'What am I going to do?'

Everyone's curves fall in a different place. But you can't put something of mine on and not see curves.

After working with clothes for so long, it seemed right to design them.

When I designed my first house in L.A., I didn't have any money - I did it all on my own. I liked that.

I'm a fashion designer. I don't want to be defined as someone's girlfriend.

I like a very sexy silhouette, and I like to feel like when you put something on, you zip yourself into it, and you're secure in there.

You'll see the most perfect person, and you are like, 'God, she's, like, perfect.' And then she'll tell you everything that's not perfect. Everyone has their own special set of problems - in their own minds.

I was worried that in London I would be judged for who I know rather than what I do. In New York, I am known for fashion.