I'm a designer of more than clothes. I am a designer of a very creative concept.

I had eight brothers and sisters. Every Christmas my younger brother Bobby would wake up extra early and open everybody's presents - everybody's - so by the time the rest of us got up, all the gifts were shredded, ribbons off, torn open and thrown aside.

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.

Our look and image never change dramatically from one season to the next, so we need an edge.

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

I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to build some kind of lifestyle brand that was preppy and cool.