I got involved in fashion by accident. When I got to New York, my intention was to have enough money to eat and to stay and I don't have to leave. I just loved New York - the energy, the culture, the freedom.

Creativity to me is the life force that is in us. It’s an animalistic instinct for survival.

You can only be connected to others if you are connected to yourself and the truth inside.

Financially Im comfortable. But life has a lot more in store for me.

New York accepts everybody. It doesn't matter your sex, color, religion. Everybody works together to create a better life.

I had to succeed. Failure means I would have to be homeless again.

Follow the truth to life and love what you do... Be passionate about it to the point where you’re willing to do anything for it.