I like people who have a sense of individuality. I love expression and anything awkward and imperfect, because that’s natural and that’s real.

Awkwardness gives me great comfort.

Fashion isn't a necessity. It pulls at your heart. It's a whim. You don't need it. You want it.

Happy, happy fashion. There is not much more to it than that.

It's funny because every time I go to a shoot, and I have clothes on, they inevitably come off. I just did one recently and the stylist was like, "So..." and you just know that they are going to get to the point where they say "Can you take your clothes off?"

I like characters. I like spirited characters whether they exist in fiction or real life. Whether they're the invention of artistic people or directors, musicians. I think music and art and fashion designers inspire me and I like characters.

I'm a designer. I make clothes and bags and shoes. I have a job that involves making creative choices, but I'm not a divinely inspired human being like an artist!