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 think everyone shares a fear of failure-that you're only as good as your most recent collection.

My mission was that I wanted to see people on the street that I don't know wearing my clothes. That excites me.

I mean, I've always said I have an amazing team and network of friends and people that I work with that, you know, inspire me and enable me to do what I do.

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 don't care how small or big they are, insects freak me out.

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.