A woman makes an outfit her own with accessories.

You don't go to Buckingham Palace in a sweater.

If you have the right to call me a hot dog why do I not have the right to call you a stale 3-day old hamburger?

We're dealing with sophisticated customers. What's most important to these women is individuality. I have to create things she'll want to wear, no matter who she is.

One should travel as light as possible. I can organize myself to go on a ten-day trip with just hand luggage.

Now is the most exciting time in fashion. Women are controlling their destiny now, the consumer is more knowledgeable, and I have to be better every single day.

My great strength is knowing who I am and where I come from - my island.