New York. Truly, this is the only city that I feel this energy. Everyone is accepted. This is the first place that I felt open and that I can do everything.

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

If you love what you do, it won't be work.

Whatever energy you put out there, that's the energy you're going to get back.

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.

Every day has its own challenges, and every day those challenges make us stronger.

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.