In the past there were two things that motivated me then: independence, and passion about what I was doing. And those are still the things that motivate me now. I still have that passion for creating a product. And I will never be dependent on a man. I will never be dependent on a husband or a boyfriend or a father. That's one thing that's really important to me.

If a woman gets tough in negotiations, she's difficult, whereas a man would be considered a brilliant businessman.

My mother and I never got along, not even when I was a child.

I'm really hoping just to keep building on what we're doing. You have to build your core business first which is really important.

It felt like strappy sandals were looking really old lady-ish; really dated and not cool.

Men always look smart in a well-fitted, tailored suit. Conversely, they can be incredibly handsome in jeans combined with a cashmere jumper or a beaten-up leather jacket or even just a cotton T-shirt.

I don't believe in delivering four times a year and then also delivering things that are not season appropriate.