A woman makes an outfit her own with accessories.

I like light, color, luminosity. I like things full of color and vibrant.

The most important thing? Perfect lighting at all times.

I have always felt my role as a designer is to do the very best I can for a woman to make her look her best. Fashion is only fashion once a woman puts it on.

I think the greatest reward I have is getting up and going to work each day. I love what I do.

Tell me, which designers in New York do you think are great - besides me, of course.

I’ve lived every day to the fullest, and I’ve had a marvelous time. I’ve tried to be nice to the people I care about, and ignore the ones I don’t. I enjoy what I’ve done.