Women are now more comfortable with themselves and their bodies-they no longer feel the need to hide behind their clothes.

I don't feel burdened, but I do feel a little frustrated. Because I see the problem, and I can see the solution - but there are two strongly different points of view on this - like the Republicans and Democrats.

[The consumer] shown new styles in the moment, but she's not going to get them for another six months - and I think that's very confusing for her. She feels she's seen it all by the time it comes around. She's also a little bored. She's really into [snaps her fingers], "Wear-now-buy-now."

I feel very strongly about dresses on every level - a dress feels like underpinning.

Everything in life... has to have balance.

I start my day with a mind, body, soul practice - yoga, pilates or meditation.

There was a time when we would pick up Women's Wear Daily and couldn't wait to see what it read. And now, you get it five minutes later on your iPad or your phone! The same has to apply to fashion.