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

You think of luxury when you think of Calvin Klein. He created this lifestyle that's really desirable, so our whole project has that quality of being lasting.

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

My parents had a factory, so I was linked to the textile and fashion industry.

I wanted to be involved with fashion, though I didn't know what being a designer meant.

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.