I love creating bold, cinematic moments with my runway shows, so the idea of being a film director has always been appealing to me.

The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.

I had no confidence at school. I was not a good student and I really thought I was pretty stupid. Just dumb.

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 love creating bold, cinematic moments with my runway shows, so the idea of being a film director has always been appealing to me.

My mother was kind and forgiving and would take in all the waifs and strays in our neighbourhood; we always compared her to Mother Teresa. She taught me a lot.

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