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

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

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.

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

I tend to like the most basic pieces with the perfect fit and fabric, like a simple tank.

I wear sports clothes because I feel comfortable in them.

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.