I think it's really important to make things your own in your voice. I started when I was 23, and in the beginning of my career, there was this expectation of a young designer being edgier, cooler, more downtown. But I was never that person.

I think a beautiful dress on the wrong woman could mean nothing. It has to be the right woman and the right clothes. That's why you need that personal touch. I mean, that's why I went into this business to begin with.

Being feminine in the way you dress doesn't have to compromise who you are as a woman or your career.

When I was growing up, you sort of did the unthinkable. You did something that has never really been replicated.

We all want to be a little glamorous, a little playful and a little mischievous at times.

I think what I create is serious fashion, but I don't want to keep my focus on that. You have to look at a lot of different things. I mean, people are always surprised when they find out that my favorite show is RuPaul's Drag Race.

My inspirations come from everywhere. It's important to look at everything and anything.