Take people's advice and guidance in the beginning, but always follow your instincts first

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

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

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’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.

Designing a product and understanding how it filters through into the market and into the rest of the company is very important to me.

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.'