Over the last 15 years we’ve developed our brand into a global brand and we wanted our giving to follow suit.

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

I currently live in the Plaza in New York and I love it – all that history, all those interesting stories.

If it weren’t for rock’n’roll, I wouldn’t be a designer.

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.

Off the court, I tend to stick to the classics, but I like to have fun with color and accessories. I’m from Spain, so colors are important for me.

I’ve never tried to do couture, because it’s a whole different beast.

These are optimistic pieces, travel pieces that go anywhere.

Consumers around the world always want something unexpected and exciting, and that’s what drives me. I love the challenge of reinterpreting my designs in new ways each season to keep the “prep look” modern and fresh.

The Memorial Dedication was a momentous occasion.