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

The preppy lifestyle has gone global. We feel that our business has grown so well because preppy travels so well. It's all-American classic.

I've never tried to do couture, because it's a whole different beast.

When I am in London, I think my favourite city is London, but when I am in New York, I feel it is New York. It is very hard to choose between the two.

If I see someone wearing Hilfiger it makes me proud, but then I wonder what I could do to make the style more relevant for them next year?

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

I think it's dangerous to think that you're successful, because then you become complacent.