I love imagining being someone else in another time.

I am a control freak.

I'm a designer, not a businesswoman.

I make sure I carve out time to be with my daughter.

I look much more civilized than I actually am.

I enjoyed studying costume, learning about the corsetry and the historical context of fashion. I never had any real intention of being a costume designer.

The Indians have such strong traditions and aesthetics, and the people are beautiful, as are their goods.