I've admired historical clothes like Victorian gowns since I was a child, and it's what motivated me to go into fashion.

I didn't understand the advantages of staying active until I was about 27.

I don't think couture will die. But it should have no pretension that it will conquer the world. It's not something that will disappear because all you need is a thread and a needle to start making something couture.

In fashion, we don't often know the prices. We don't have time to go into the stores.

Even during the golden age of fashion, you had haute couture houses where the designers didn't have money.

Making clothes that everybody can wear is also something that stimulates me a lot, because I have this edgy, fashion-y part, but I am also totally involved with a brand that is about how people dress, and what they want. And it's a whole other look you can have on the street. It's exciting because it speaks to the other part of my job and what my passion is. A designer wants to make something useful for as many people as possible.

I rarely stay at home when I'm in New York. I'm always doing things. It brings you so much energy.