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 not a typical couturier, although I really respect them.

I'm not a designer, I'm a creator.

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

I'm not an elitist. I hate the fashion industry sometimes because it becomes so focused on the elite.

I love meeting people, and I know it's so difficult for people to come up to me and introduce themselves, so when they do, I'll grab them and hug them. It makes their day, you know? I love that, and I get positive energy from that.

Social networking inspires me a lot and how we are related and connected to each other.