American style is about confidence, independence, diversity and free expression.

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

Consumers around the world always want something unexpected and exciting, and that's what drives me. I love the challenge of reinterpreting my designs in new ways each season to keep the "prep look" modern and fresh.

American style is about confidence, independence, diversity and free expression.

I looked at my competitors and I thought that, "If they could do it, I could do it. And if, they are popular and doing well, I could compete with them."

I think it is really important to have a sense of business. As a designer you can get so wrapped up in the design and fashion side that you forget the business side.

I try not to have regrets and to learn from every experience.