For me, women's ski wear has always been black and, again, not as feminine or sexy as I think it could look while still having the technology there.

I loved all those Doris Day visuals of her being a tomboy and then changing into this gorgeous girl in a ballgown.

I think it took me a little while to be true to myself as a designer, and in some ways I'm still trying to do that. I have to choose things that come naturally to me. Whenever I challenge something too much or try too hard, it never quite works out.

For me, singing is the most natural thing in the world. I've grown up with it and I know I've got that gift.

A little black dress is something to rely on. To fill you with confidence and ease. To have an attitude that is pure and effortless, yet sexy and classy.

I love that you can have the language between the two worlds of technology and fashion, because I don't think that many designers get to do that.

I'm not offended or embarrassed by the fact that I design clothes for women to wear. So when I meet women who love my clothes, it's a really good, straightforward thing. It makes me feel like I'm doing my job right.