I'm a fan of people that have quality, that do what they do and that are not into the showbiz.

I was very influenced by movies; I was very influenced by a world that had a sense of dream.

For me accessories create and define a woman's personal style. The bag she carries, the watch on her wrist, her jewelry, her sunglasses, her shoes all define a look that is her signature. For Spring 2014, my accessory collections are about a clean, graphic boldness creating a new dimension redefining modern classics.

When friends enter a home, they sense its personality and character, the family's style of living - these elements make a house come alive with a sense of identity, a sense of energy, enthusiasm, and warmth , declaring: "This is how we are; this is how we live."

I try to find people who love and believe in what I do - and people I can respect because they do what I don't do. I've had to bring in financial people and put them in positions where they could tell me, "Ralph, let's not do that."

Each day is an occasion to reinvent ourselves

I think I'm very fortunate to be born in America. And lucky to be able to have lived and had the opportunity to do what I want to do.