I'd never worked in fashion or retail. I just needed an undergarment that didn't exist.

Failure is not the outcome - failure is not trying. Don't be afraid to fail.

It's important to be willing to make mistakes. The worst thing that can happen is you become memorable.

I knew that I wanted to start my own business. I knew that I wanted to work for myself. I was no stranger to the word no. You just have to keep going.

I'd get kicked out of buildings all day long, people would rip up my business card in my face. It's a humbling business to be in. But I knew I could sell and I knew I wanted to sell something I had created. I cut the feet out of those pantyhose and I knew I was on to something. This was it.

I didn't like the way it looked in white trousers, and I couldn't find anything to work underneath them.

I think very early on in life we all learn what we're good at and what we're not good at, and we stay where it's safe.