I wanted to dress the woman who lives and works, not the woman in a painting.

To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.

Elegance is not about being noticed, its about being remembered.

The interesting thing about basketball is that it is played recreationally all over the world in playgrounds where people shoot hoops. Perhaps it is because of this that the look of the game seems to have been able to cross over into streetwear more easily than that of some sports that are confined to more specialist arenas.

Emphasize comfort without compromise.

I was an observer. I liked to listen rather than openly express myself. This trait is something that I've retained over the years.

For me, couture is the kingdom of imagination, creativity and experimentation, and this is how I approach it. I do, however, remain pragmatic and realistic.