'I was never in any doubt about the success of McQueen. My concept for the company has been consistent from the beginning – to lay a foundation to build a company that had longevity and a sense of history without losing my integrity. I owe its success to all the loyal staff at McQueen (the family), the foresight of PPR and Mr Polet and my CEO Jonathan Akeroyd.' - Alexander McQueen
'I am confident that that this promising starting point will give us a solid foundation to continue to make a positive contribution to the Gucci Group portfolio. The brand is growing at a double digit pace which we aim to maintain through the continued strength of our innovation. Our future key focus will be expansion into the Asian market and the development of retail opportunities globally.' - Jonathan Akeroyd