I said that Mrs Obama has been extremely supportive of American designers, but clearly we were disappointed that she chose to wear a British designer for the state dinner...From there, I was so embarrassed that I am definitely going to write to her. She has been super supportive to American designers.

My clothes are great for a honeymoon: They're light and sexy, colorful and pretty, and not expensive.

That wonderful and terribly frightening journey of self-discovery. That process of growth, of being an independent person, of learning who you are and what you want from life, is the real secret of life, happiness and beauty.

The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Because no matter what happens, you will always be with yourself.

The important thing is to believe in what you do. Have a big dream and take small steps.

I design for the woman who loves being a woman.

I was a very young girl and I got into fashion very much by accident, wanting to be independent. What was wonderful was that while I was learning and discovering - learning about the work, discovering myself as a woman - I was allowing other women to feel the same way.