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

Jeans represent democracy in fashion.

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

I love things that age well - things that don't date, that stand the test of time and that become living examples of the absolute best.

There is a danger in becoming an icon, as people can see you as remote and untouchable, and they are less willing to tolerate you doing things that don't fit with their preconceived idea of you. Iconic status can be like a pair of handcuffs, especially if, like me, you wish to continually stretch yourself creatively, as Warhol did.

It is a fact that, in the West, we live in a capitalist society, but that does not mean that we cannot be guided by the idea of a social conscience in our work. Yes, fashion design requires consumers to consume, but we can do our bit for society by running our companies in a socially responsible way, and by creating products that promote respect for social and environmental issues. There is also the possibility for power and influence to be a force for change.

Emphasize comfort without compromise.