When I talk to young girls about clothes, I tell them to show a lot of brains.

My first job was in retail at the age of 14, and I have worked in the industry ever since.

My biggest influences are strong, creative women that chart their own path, lead their own lives and drive the course of history.

A great dress can make you remember what is beautiful about life.

If anything happens to me, I hope that I would've raised my children in a way that they know how to take care of themselves. I want them to know how to make themselves happy. It's important to work in a field that you absolutely love so that even when problems arise, you love what you do.

When looking for a partner, definitely find someone who has shared values. Really talk to them about what their values are, what their goals are, and how they wish to achieve those goals. Problems always do arise, but when a problem arises with someone who shares your values, you'll know that you'll want to attack that problem in the same way.

I have known that I wanted to be a designer since I was 8 years old.