I love the idea of a woman's suit, but I wanted something that was a little easier to wear.

Of course, fresh flowers are the answer to any June gloom you may be feeling. Flowers really do solve all problems.

Designing the prints was very much like writing a story with characters, [inspired by] some of my my favorite icons of the time: Eva Perón and Josephine Baker.

Spontaneity and instincts are key factors to a memorable party.

It's too hot for me to bother with wearing my hair down in the summer. I'd rather pin it up in braids, or throw it in a top knot so I don't have to think about it the rest of the day.

Music is such an important element in creating the drama that a runway show needs in order to be memorable and to make the clothes come to life.

The music should highlight nuances within a collection. I always discard my initial music selection, but it's important to get those more obvious ideas on the table, that way you can move on to something more abstract, yet still relevant.