Probably the earliest memories for me would be going to restaurants with my family.

My friends always joke that I run on batteries.

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

The industry's changed so much that you can't just design something, put on a great show, and say, 'Okay, my job is done.'

I seem to always start a collection by designing outerwear and jackets.

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.

My mom would take me to restaurants, and the first thing I'd ask for would be a pen and a napkin, and I'd sketch shoes and shoes and shoes.