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 in 1986. My father didn't think it was a good idea. I didn't know how I found it, but I went to Hunter College. I had no money and I couldn't speak English.

Each season I strive to design a forward-thinking and effortless collection with a very clean minimalist aesthetic.

I’ve reached a certain age where I love to work. I could just live here [at the studio].

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

All the Tauruses I know have this connection to the earth and the environment. We are very curious people, very loyal, very aware of and respectful of our surroundings. Also, we're stubborn, but that's our way. We understand what we want, which is not bad.

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