A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.

When I design a wedding dress with a bustle, it has to be one the bride can dance in. I love the idea that something is practical and still looks great.

It's hard to balance everything. It's always challenging.

I love the focus and bravery of European designers, but I love the nonchalance and throwaway aspect of America that has made Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein two of the greatest icons. I try to bridge those two worlds in my work. The clothes may be couture on the runway but there's an attitude that's very street and that comes from America.

I love a black wedding dress.

I've always tried to push myself technically and to push myself visually. That's been part of the journey.

I like the gritty parts of fashion, the design, the studio, the pictures.