It's important not to take all this fashion stuff too seriously, and I kind of love the idea of cheesiness.

Ballet teaches you how to hold yourself.

My mother has a very chic sense of style, but she also has high expectations for her clothes to be functional and practical.

I was not a very popular kid in high school, and I had this idea that the way that I dressed would change how liked I was. It was that kind of Pygmalion story. I think, ultimately that's probably why I became interested in fashion, its transformative power, and how it can change your identity.

In architecture and interiors, as well as fashion, there is an interaction that is both functional and aesthetic.

It's important not to take all this fashion stuff too seriously, and I kind of love the idea of cheesiness.

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