It's hard sometimes to take a step back and realize what's happened because you're always trying to move forward. You're always looking at the next palette.

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

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

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

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

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.

There's a tendency to think that young designers only do fantasy fashion, but I'm more interested in making clothes that women can afford.