In the beginning I pushed toward perfection, but it takes time to get to certain places.

When I decided to launch my first knitwear line, it was because I saw a void in the basics category. The editors were always looking for cool, fashion-forward tees and sweaters. So that's where I started.

If you're designing out of a purely creative place, not thinking of the girl, then the consumer's not going to take notice.

Ive always loved when girls carry their wallets as a clutch instead of a bag.

A lot of designers get caught up in the creativity, but you've got to think about the legs of your collection - essentially, how the line is going to move forward.

I think sometimes there are negative connotations for those who have a business mind as well as a creative side.

I thought I would attend school and get an assistant position and work my way up but being in NY and seeing the pace of everything, is very inspiring.