21.   The Texas-born Gucci designer has already got a string of celebs from Madonna to Uma Thurman addicted to his slinky, sexy black dresses and see-through sweaters.

22.   There is a generational shift at work in fashion as old houses seek to fill vacancies and young designers get in line to be considered.

23.   Where a designer could really get into trouble, he said, is by copying a print, since that is protected by law.

24.   Most designers get their ideas from what they see on the street and in the clubs.

25.   To make sure designers get the message, the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association has faxed its members a copy of the law.