I am proud that my collections have received such praise, and I am even more proud to share the stage with so many talented designers.

I think it's extremely important to speak to the role of friendship in business. There's enough people talking about funding and capital. I want to talk about how important it is to surround yourself with people that have more experience than you, but also people that have different experience and interests than you.

When my dad divorced my mom it was kind of like him leaving me also.

I feel great, very healthy and alive and really happy that I can remember yesterday and I can remember the day before.

I never want to possibly take another life in my hands.

'Fashion Star' has been an incredible platform to show America the amount of work and discussion that goes into each garment you see in a store.

I think it's really important as a creative director, to always keep your ears on the ground and always surround yourself with people who've been in the business longer than you to really think of new and creative ways to present your designs to girls.