There's a tendency to think that young designers only do fantasy fashion, but I'm more interested in making clothes that women can afford.

I don't think fashion week will go back to what it used to be because people are realising that the industry is completely changing. It's not just in Bryant Park any more, people are figuring out who their audience is, where they want to show, they aren't really playing by the rules. It's not so much about these editors, these buyers.

I think sometimes there are negative connotations for those who have a business mind as well as a creative side.

I think everyone shares a fear of failure-that you're only as good as your most recent collection.