The notion that a contemporary woman must look mannish in order to be taken seriously as a seeker of power is frankly dismaying. This is America, not Saudi Arabia.

Everyone should be sacked at least once in their career because perfection doesn't exist. It's important to have setbacks, because that is the reality of life.

I surround myself with a talented group of people that are opinionated and interesting. I try to remain very open to what others have to say.

It's important for young women and men coming out of the fashion schools to think seriously before starting their own collections.

In the end I do respond to my own instincts. Sometimes they're successful, and obviously sometimes they're not. But you have to, I think, remain true to what you believe in.

I went to Wimbledon before I could walk. It's just been a lifelong passion.

It is a family; it's a slightly dysfunctional family, but it's also very close and warm and loving family.