I'm really not a trend promoter because I feel that people push trends on people they shouldn't.

It's not an area where designers want to focus or pay attention - women who are larger than a size 12.

Make it work

Everyone has a best feature, so find clothes and accessories to accentuate those, whether it’s your shoulders or your long legs!

When it comes to dressing, comfort is overrated. A little discomfort probably means your clothes fit and they're not pajamas.

I believe that it's very important to get to know people with whom you can have a substantive dialogue about design and its development. In addition, read everything about fashion that you can get your hands on. A palpable point of view is what makes a designer, so you need to be confident about yours.

If I had to choose a single destination where I'd be held captive for the rest of my time in New York, I’d choose the Metropolitan Museum of Art.