Great fashion is all about surprise. It should always be about doing something that isn't by the book.

Museums that aren't perfect are the ones that I love. Museums that aren't overdesigned. I always like to visit the strange, odd museums. In New York, the Frick is absolutely my favorite, favorite place because I like to think that it was someone's home not that long ago.

When a silhouette or shape is as beautiful as it is functional and relevant, that's true luxury.

Having your own store is one of the most immediate ways to connect with the customer, to really get to know her and develop a more intimate relationship.

If clothes can help you see yourself on your best day, why shouldn't every day be that day?

One can never have too many books.

The collection under my name is an exciting opportunity to really express my own aesthetic and connect with a very different consumer.

I'm flexible - I don't fall in love with my design, ... Lots of people want what we are doing and the challenge is to be saleable, but distinct.

And with our heritage, I am not interested in doing alligator bags,

We are in an unusual place, ... The design is as good as anything out there, but at a price that seems sensible.