The pervasive idea is that if you're a man in the fashion industry, you're gay until proven otherwise. And of course there are lots of men who aren't. But people make certain assumptions.

Nothing makes me happier than working with real people in the real world.

Make it work

Most people wear clothing that is too big or too small for them. And "oversized" is the downfall for most of us. We have to be careful that we don't look like we're slipcovered!

If you don't have experience sewing, start with that, because that will inform what you are able to design.

I will say that the high road can get so high that you can get a nose bleed, in which case you have to get off the high road.

I would certainly rather the industry not go broke, but if that's what it takes for everyone to acquire some values and lose that sense of entitlement, maybe a little belt-tightening wouldn't be so tragic.