If I wasn’t in fashion, I would have been a psychiatrist.

I don’t really understand what the public perception of me is. I think public perception and reality are two wholly different things.

There have been moments in my career when I’ve had to be tough and I’ve had to step up to the plate – but usually that’s because a man has underestimated me. But other than that, I wouldn’t say I’m a tough person.

I always said I was determined to own a truly global brand. I didn’t buy Jimmy Choo just to have a couple of shoe shops in London, did I?

The thing about Uggs is that they’re so comfortable. Once you’ve worn them, you don’t want to go back.

The reality is that I spent years in the factories in Italy when I first set up Jimmy Choo. Today, everyone who has a job at Jimmy Choo, I’ve done their job – right down to the cleaner.

I don’t really care about gossip. I care about building great businesses.

I just can’t see myself as a trophy wife. I can’t imagine not having my own life.

If a woman gets tough in negotiations, she’s difficult, whereas a man would be considered a brilliant businessman.

I’m always impressed by confidence, kindness and a sense of humour.