A lot of people think a high armhole is restrictive, but it gives you total movement because it's cut right up to your arm.

Students in the '60s were responsible for great changes, politically and socially.

If I was ever going to become a good designer, I had to leave America. My own culture was inhibiting me. Too much style in America is tacky. It's looked down upon to be too stylish. Europeans, however, appreciate style.

I understand that I have a certain look that can be used to my advantage. I know the power of that when I walk into a room and talk to people, and I can use it as an advertising tool. Now I am actually selling me, my face, my thoughts. So I am my guy.

You have to be passionate, you have to be engaged and you have to be contributing to the world.

Keep your jacket buttoned. Always. It's just really flattering—it will take pounds off you.

Fashion is very quick. It's very disposable. It's immediately - it tells you exactly where we are in our culture, especially women's fashion.