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.

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.

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

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

My mom was my muse - she would buy me Italian 'Vogue.' I was this little fashion boy.

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.

I think when you start talking about money, it stops the whole creative process for me.