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 like cold. I really like to go to cold towns. I love gray. I love winter.

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

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 do go back to Brazil once a year. I miss my family.

My resolution is to make positivity, thankfulness and happiness my new mantra.

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