I've had my own moments in front of designers when I've actually said, 'You know, there's a market here for expanding your work, and here it is. And frankly, there are two markets: The women who are larger than the 12, and then there are women who are petite. And most designers that I talk to have absolutely no interest in addressing either of those populations, which I find repugnant.

I've been in situations where I've said to young people: "You're so personable, you're so articulate, you're clearly so bright, you're so good-looking - feel better about yourself!" But if at the core if you don't, all those words mean nothing. Absolutely nothing.

Life is a big collaboration. And we can't navigate it alone.

The element of fashion I'd like to see more often? Clothes that fit people well. For me it's not so much about the clothes.

Remember, channel your inner winner.

I do things like hem a pair of pants, I do my own tailoring but I wouldn't attempt a jacket.

Trying and acheiving are two different things.