I'm half-Japanese, so I collect toys, like a Yayoi Kusama stuffed pumpkin.

Fashion is such an insider's club, but slowly, the playing field is evening out. Through social media, everyone can have a front-row seat.

Japan, for me, will always be my inspiration source.

Fans don't lie. They just tell you what they really think, and they see details that even people in fashion don't.

There are so many young designers who need stock, who need my push. With the commerce, the one thing I knew is that I wanted to have things that were affordable. I was always one of those customers that would go to an amazing store and be like, "Um, what's the least expensive thing?"

I'm just inspired by different people, friends around me.

I was born in Japan, so for me, Uniqlo is a family brand. My granny used to wear Uniqlo. And my Italian dad wore Uniqlo. I wore Uniqlo, of course.