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

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

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

I currently live in the Plaza in New York and I love it - all that history, all those interesting stories.

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

My passion for music has always inspired my designs.