No one ever taught me, and I never had formal classes in pattern making, so I was like, Okay, I'll just drape, and I'll sew as I pin it.

I tend to like the most basic pieces with the perfect fit and fabric, like a simple tank.

I always say that I'm really inspired by mistakes and things that kind of go wrong.

I think everyone shares a fear of failure - that you're only as good as your most recent collection. That's definitely a fear, but it's a fear that fuels me, that makes me want to work harder, that makes me take on more challenges.

All my closest friends are the ones I made while in college or who knew me growing up. They keep me grounded, and I adore that about them.

Go with your instinct and your gut. It sounds cliché, but never give up and just keep on. If you really believe in it, you have to just dive in and go for it.

There's a tendency to think that young designers only do fantasy fashion, but I'm more interested in making clothes that women can afford.