If you think about how much fashion there is, whether it be luxury or fast, it is sort of swamping the planet, we have been relying on an industry that is essentially medieval. It really is an amazing moment we are living in ... (with) change on everything, on energy, on architecture, this is the moment to look to the future for our children.

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Everyone can do simple things to make a difference, and every little bit really does count.

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I think personal style starts from within because it´s a philosophy and an attitude. If you´re honest and true to yourself, you will have the best sense of personal style.

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I´m a real believer that just doing a little something is a lot better than doing a lot of nothing.

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The really great thing about my shop is that there's not one dead animal in it. ... Manolo's got a load of fabric shoes as well! We use plastic, fabric, rubber- anything but leather. I almost feel like I've been put here to show everyone that it's unnecessary.

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As a designer I like to work with fabrics that don't bleed. That's why I avoid all animal skins.

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The beliefs I was raised with - to respect animals and to be aware of nature, to understand that we share this planet with other creatures - have had a huge impact on me.

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We try to make earth-friendly decisions whenever we can, as it's part of our brand DNA.

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Laugh my friend, for laughter ignites a fire within the pit of your belly and awakens your being.

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There's nothing fashionable about a dead animal that has been cruelly killed just because some people think it looks cool to wear.

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Now, get out there and kick ass!

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Being effortless is the coolest thing in the world

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I am a fashion designer. I'm not an environmentalist. When I get up in the morning, number one I'm a mother and a wife, and number two I design clothes. So the main thing I need to do is create, hopefully, exquisitely beautiful, desirable objects for my customer.

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It's not about what it looks like in the studio or on the runway. It's what it looks like on a real person that matters.

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A little black dress is something to rely on. To fill you with confidence and ease. To have an attitude that is pure and effortless, yet sexy and classy.

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I was brought up to understand that we are all here on planet earth together.

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The consumption of animals - whether you're wearing them or eating them - is extraordinarily damaging to the planet. There are over a billion animals killed a year for food, half of which don't even get eaten. And there's over 50 million animals killed just for fashion.

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I never wanted to make it too easy for people to sum me up.

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Running is a huge category for us. To be able to run to work and have lightweight, breathable, windproof materials you can chuck in your bag that work on technical level but also on a lifestyle level are really important to me. I work out - and I think most people do - and I want to encourage women and inspire them in a way that fits in with their lifestyle.

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It's incredibly important that if you have the dream of having your own house, you don't pretend to be something you're not. Ultimately, it's unsustainable and people will see through. You have to work; you can't expect your dreams to be handed to you on a plate.

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Depending on the season, between 20 and 30 percent of my collections contain some sort of eco or sustainable element, whether it's a beautiful organic fabric or a natural dye. And obviously I don't use animal skins or fur of any kind.

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