Fashion is not like the movie business, where you can have two great projects in a row and then say, "You know what? I'm going to take off eight months." What am I going to tell people? Wear last year's clothes?

It's funny when I hear people complain - particularly about the most fabulous parts of being a designer, like when you're getting ready to work on a show. I don't even know that I'm tired. I could stay up for six days straight! No drugs, no coffee, no nothing. I'm just so excited.

I know what women look good in. I don't think the rules ever change.

I think a lot of women have too many mini skirts in their closets.

The minute it gets to a runway, you're tempted to do some high jinks. I don't want to show something I won't produce. I want people to wear the clothes I show.

Ultimately, clean lines have greater longevity, which women appreciate, and to which they can add their own personality

Let's be honest - look what Hollywood at 18 is.