When you believe in something and truly go after it with all you have, amazing things will happen.

You have to be prepared for people to hate you. Average people love to be average, because nobody bothers them.

People want to express themselves - that's what fashion is for. You can go to Target and get something that Rodarte designed for $34, but would you want to go buy the higher version for $3,400? I think most people would say no.

I work in fashion because the world is such a heavy place that I need to be in this industry that fights for five hours to get a dress.

Every woman's wardrobe should include black.

If people decide thin is out, the fashion industry won't have thin models anymore. Have you spent time with fashion people? They are ruthless. They want money. And the one thing they know is people want clothes to cover their bodies. Unfortunately, most people aren't comfortable with their bodies.

When you're young, you don't realize that things are going to pass and things will move and shift.