German - born fashion designer is one of the most recognizable figures in fashion . Has been creative force behind fashion for over 25 years . Told CNN he thinks little of the past , successes or failures , focused on the present . ` ` I am born for the moment . Competition is healthy , '' he told CNN .
German-born fashion designer is one of the most recognizable figures in fashion . Has been creative force behind Chanel for over 25 years . Told CNN he thinks little of the past , successes or failures , focused on the present . `` I am born for the battlefield . Competition is healthy , '' he told CNN .