Luxury is obviously the direction that interests me the most, but there is a lot of confusion between luxury and exhibitionism. For me, the concept of luxury is more traditional, more exclusive, more sophisticated than luxury for the masses.

The goal I seek is to have people refine their style through my clothing without having them become victims of fashion.

My aesthetic is about simplicity, elegance, and comfort, whether that is interpreted in a man's suit or a track suit.

I am impressed with America's capacity for change, and their ability to bring someone as inspirational as Barack Obama into the White House.

It is imperative to create luxury products that are also functional. My vision for fashion precludes frivolous, fantasy-only designs. That said, fashion does tend to move more quickly than interior design. One doesn't change their couch every season as one does their wardrobe.

War taught me that not everything is glamorous.

The human body is something that I truly love, above all else.