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

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 could never before say that I loved color or that I understood color. But Oscar de la Renta opened up a side of my brain.

You can't compare us, but I do think that Calvin Klein influenced his way of working. Calvin created this whole aesthetic with imagery - the whole sex thing. I can see that Calvin influence on his work. What Calvin has created is untouchable. My legacy, whatever it is I'm doing here, is miniscule compared to what he has done. It's just like an update deal.

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

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

I'm not an artist. I'm a fashion designer of clothes.