I don't have a mentor in the strict definition. I take as much advice and inspiration as I can from the people I am close to.

Part of creating the future is to follow this consumer. Women are working; we've moved the store to the desk. Now though, she's is in the back of a cab with her iPhone or her iPad, she's tweeting an outfit that her friend is wearing and desperately trying to find out where she got her shoes online.

Always go into meetings or negotiations with a positive attitude. Tell yourself you're going to make this the best deal for all parties.

My personal ambition remains the same - to be creative, to be modern, to stay one step ahead, to enjoy life.

I think the fashion industry was slightly put off by people they didn't know. They were presented with things like 20-gatefold color brochures.

Only twice I let people talk me out of good ideas.

Once you start a business, you have to grow it and grow with it - starting a business is not just for Christmas.