I have a lot of passion. I have a lot of pride. I think I do get that from my family. But you can be driven and be nice.
Aerin LauderI love market research because you really have an idea of what your consumers are looking for.
Aerin LauderPeople always ask what I would have done if I weren't doing what I'm doing. And I say I'd [still] be in fashion or in beauty. It's such a dream come true now because I have the ability to go into home [goods] and accessories as well.
Aerin LauderMom used to frame everything we made, and now I'm following her example. It makes children so proud to see their work on display instead of hidden away. I figure if I take my children's work seriously, maybe they will too. And it reinforces the idea that art is not something alien and esoteric. Anyone can make art.
Aerin Lauder