"A real good designer needs to know how the old stuff works."

Of this he has stated that designers and artists need to make money.

"The designers need stylists to push them farther than they might go."

But designers need to try for something more than nice frocks on happy models.

Remember designers may need time out of the office to find inspiration and to develop professionally.

One can argue that British designers need sponsors, because otherwise many could not afford to have shows.

This distinction can be used if a designer needs to get more specific.

But the point is that the designers need to be thinking.

The designer need only change a few dimensions and a whole new design, including the extra space, will be created within a couple of hours.

Here are five eight 10 lessons that the Sheepish designers really need to take to heart.