I don't listen to music when designing. We create in silence. I go through a torturous process because everything has to be precise and right.

I hope the average woman feels she needs practicality but with a little bit of fantasy. Otherwise it's just not fashion.

I get so much inspiration from my travels, but I also started an exercise where I write down so many words every week. Then I begin crossing them off. We create a grid of words and also images, but words for me are more ample because you can interpret them your own way.

I came to New York when I was 21, 22. I couldn't speak English. I knew I wanted to go to fashion school.

I have no tolerance for boredom. I spend so many hours in the office, and I still love it.

I drape a lot. I cut. I have to touch. For me, it's almost impossible to start without that.

I don't listen to music when designing. We create in silence. I go through a torturous process because everything has to be precise and right.