I always wanted to create a collection inspired by sports. I never played sports, maybe that's why it intrigues me.

A lot of my work is a matter of reacting to surprises in life.

The things that you can't really foresee and that kind of surprise you, and a lot of times they are bad, but other times, they bring something different and new to the table.

I’m not like most designers, who have to set sail on an exotic getaway to get inspired. Most of the time, it’s on my walk to work, or sitting in the subway and seeing something random or out of context.

The great thing is that young talent isn't tied to a how-to model for starting a line; we get to find new ways to go about doing things. And don't let people tell you you can't. Go find a way to show that you can.

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.

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