Never underestimate the impact of a small act.

I wanted to create a new way of looking at retail.

The inspiration starts with the armor my parents collected. The references are subtle, whether in the mix of textures (woven, quilted, pleated) or in the tapestry brocades and florals. The focus is on clean, strong silhouettes with bold embellishments. Accessories reflect the mood - belts with chain details, lace-up ghillie heels and muffs.

I would love to do special products for specific countries. As we go ahead and learn the territories, we're going to do exclusives for each area.

My biggest challenge every day is to be a great mother and a great businesswoman.

We need to get women to the point where they aren't apologizing. Its time to take ownership in our success.

Never underestimate the impact of a small act.