I didn't even know Vogue existed when I was growing up.

At age 12 or 13, I wanted to design for showgirls - for the theater!

A lot of my friends have tattoos; I realized that it's not only just a part of pop culture, but a bit of a map on someone's body, which says something about people. A part of their life, like an armor or a crest.

I have no problem with the idea of comfort, but it is not an important thing aesthetically. If you look at a shoe and immediately say it looks very comfortable, in terms of design, it is not going to excite me. Of course, I am not putting nails in my shoes to ensure everybody is in pain, but a heel is not a pair of slippers and never will be.

I am always surprised by who wears my shoes. This is a good thing. There is no type of woman, but all my women like to feel feminine. They are women who are happy to be women.

One my closest friends doesn't care about sharing her clothes or jewelry, but she never shares her fragrance.

A naked woman in heels is a beautiful thing. A naked man in shoes looks like a fool.