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

My mom would put me in these preppy little suits and slick my hair to the side. I have these baby pictures of me where I'm this little preppy kid with a sweater tied around my neck.

I never really did sports growing up. Maybe that's why they intrigue me. The technology that goes into that clothing is steps ahead, so it's always been something I look towards.

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.

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

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

You know, when you go to high school or, you know, when kids are younger and there's not an understanding of differences. But I built up a very strong, thick skin.