I want to make clothes that make women feel beautiful.

My goal is: I'm not trying to be snobby, but my clothes are not for everyone, not for every Hollywood celebrity. There is a designer for everyone, and a celebrity for every designer.

I'm not a believer of luck. I think opportunity and hard work becomes luck.

I make 98% of my collection in New York City and am generating jobs, so fashion isn't just frivolous for me. I understand levity about it. I also understand the depth of it.

A beautiful woman is a beautiful woman, but a beautiful woman with a brain is an absolutely lethal combination.

There is undoubtedly a lot of pressure that comes with recognition, which can be a good thing and bad thing all at the same time. But if you stay focused and don't lose sight of what you're doing and who you are, you can rise above it.

I mean, I can cook, but I'd get very nervous having my food being judged by dinner guests.