I think if a young person is passionate about something specific, he or she should follow their passion. You look at Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, all of these successes in Silicon Valley, these people have had passion in a specific area and have therefore succeeded. College isn't for everyone. If you don't have that passion or that specific focus in mind, I believe you should go to university and get an education.

I thought, if I went into business I'd be able to control my own destiny.

My passion for music has always inspired my designs.

My mother inspired me to treat others as I would want to be treated regardless of age, race or financial status.

Trying too hard to follow every trend. You want to look fashionable and put-together, not like you hit every sale rack this season.

Winning a trophy is always nice, but my personal satisfaction comes from reflecting on the passion, motivation, and determination that went into getting me there.

No one is an inventor in the fashion business. Designers recreate fashion.