A lot of my work is a matter of reacting to surprises in life.

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.

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.'

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’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.

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

No one ever taught me, and I never had formal classes in pattern making, so I was like, Okay, I'll just drape, and I'll sew as I pin it.