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

When you focus on the consumer, the consumer responds.

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

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.

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

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.

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.