The 3500 Pair Of Shoes Are Luxurious.

Philippines's former first lady Imelda's pursuit of luxury has made the world wonder: she has more than 3000 pairs of designer shoes, 500 skirts, and a hundred kilograms of jewelry.

Former Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos (1917~1989) was ousted by a military coup and fled to Hawaii, the United States until his illness. The 79 year old lady has been reluctant to be interviewed by the media.

But not long ago, she broke the case and accepted the interview with Russian special correspondent for the facts and facts weekly.

The reporter's question was sharp and sharp, and Mrs. Marcos's answer was plain.

"I have to change my skirt 7 times a day" reporter: you are famous all over the world for wasting, pursuing luxury and spending money.

Is this the first lady's proper style?

Imelda: This is part of my job.

The role of the first lady is very difficult: she needs to be an example for all women -- smart, beautiful, and rich and generous.

Of course, it can be very poor, but who needs such a first lady?

Someone accused me of saying, "Oh, there are 5000 dresses hanging in her wardrobe.

But this is the most normal thing!

I have to change my skirt 7 times a day, sometimes 10 times.

Breakfast was served with the prime minister in the morning, the ambassadors were served at noon, lunch with the king, and a cocktail party held for scholars in the evening.

My photo meets all the newspapers. If I don't change my clothes, the king will blame me: Why did I wear the same skirt when I met him and met the premier?

After the revolution (the outbreak of the people's revolution in February 1986 and the departure of President Marcos), all my skirts were collected, leaving only 100 pieces left.

Reporter: as a result, there is nothing to wear.

It is said that you have used airplanes to pport Baisha from Australia to build your own private beach. Is that what happened?

Imelda: No.

But I admit, if I like Australian sand, I will do so.

On one occasion, I put a necklace in a gift shop in London, but the store refused to sell it to me, saying that it had been booked by another buyer.

No way, I can only buy the whole store.

You say, is this also a waste?

Interviewer: I think so.

Imelda: I don't agree.

This is my own business. I am spending my own money.

Reporter: Excuse me, where do you get so much money?

It is said that your husband is very poor before going to politics.

But after the presidency, the space was getting rich.

Imelda: This is a rumor.

Ferdinand used to be a rich man.

When he was married, he gave me a 11 carat diamond ring. We spent a year in honeymoon and traveled around the world.

It costs US $5 million to buy a shopping at once: even so, why is it that the first lady of a poor country is so rich?

For example, when you go shopping in New York, you spend 5 million dollars a night?

Imelda: Oh, yes...

I bought some famous paintings. I like them very much.

What's the fuss about this?

Trifle.

This is my husband's money.

If anyone is jealous of me, she can imitate me, just like me.

Reporter: to emulate you, there is not enough money.

Have you considered why you need 3500 pairs of shoes?

Imelda: I am the first lady. These shoes are all presented by domestic manufacturers. I want to dress for them when I visit them.

I did the same thing, and I didn't get it!

The new woman president hated me and confiscated all my shoes.

If a woman's last pair of shoes is stripped, what is the benefit of such democracy?

Reporter: not only shoes, but also some of your jewelry, such as necklaces, rings, bracelets and so on, have been confiscated.

It is said that these jewels weigh 100 kilograms.

Imelda: nothing left for me.

I disdain it.

I have made all the replica of favorite jewelry.

The pins on my skirt are made of plastic and only worth a few pennies.

I do not care about its value. For me, this is a beautiful thing. I admire beauty.

I was mistakenly wrong, and when I first became the first lady, I should dress myself up brilliantly.

My motto is, "tomorrow you should be prettier than yesterday."

"I didn't steal the money of the people" reporter: do you think the president's wife should indulge in luxury life?

Imelda: it depends on how you understand the word "luxury".

I like to be surrounded by flowers and make bouquets of conch in my spare time.

You know, beauty is created by God.

I especially like expensive cars - that's my weakness.

I admit that the more privileges a person has, the more he wants to own.

But there's another side to it.

Who would remember that I built my own money for the poor to build hospitals and houses?

Money is a bother.

And the common people...

When I spend a dollar, they will mutter for a long time.

Incidentally, the income of a politician himself is easily tracked.

Reporter: is that so?

If a politician says that my mother-in-law, niece and wife are rich, I have no one on my own. Should I investigate him immediately?

Imelda: so the media should investigate.

You know, how many surveys have I been through?

I have brought 900 criminal charges against me to check my account in Sweden.

But what is the final result?

Everything went unchecked: I said no money was stolen from the people - they did not find any evidence.

Reporter: in general, is it difficult to restrain your desire to get money from the Treasury?

Imelda: if you have money, it's not hard to do.

Reporter: what if there is no money?

Imelda: you'd better ask someone else about this.

Former president Marcos of Philippines has been ranked the second place in the world's "corrupt officials list" announced by the world bank. His wealth is largely controlled by his wife Imelda.

The magazine "life" compares "Iam" to "Jacqueline Kennedy of Asia".

The new English word "imeidific" (splendor and frivolity) is derived from Imelda.

In recent years, Imelda has campaigned for mayor of Manila (the poor is the biggest supporter), charitable activities, fashion album, and her daughter's grandchildren in fashion design, selling DIY with their own odds and ends.

The age of nearly 80 does not seem to interfere with her natural beauty.