I Wanted To Dress The

From The Elitism Of Luxury To The Democracy Of Beauty.

I've Always Had A Great Interest In Sports That Embody The Values Of Commitment, Hard Work And Teamwork - All Values I Strongly Believe In.

I Am Impressed With America's Capacity For Change, And Their Ability To Bring Someone As Inspirational As Barack Obama Into The White House.

I Sensed That Women Wanted To Be A Little Different. My Fluidity Gave Them A Way Of Interpreting Their Bodies In A More Personal, Individual Way.

Clean Lines Have Always Been Important To Me, Both In Terms Of Interiors As Well As Fashion. For Interiors, I Am More Interested In Textures And Surface Treatments Than Bold Color Or Print - The Vein On A Wood Or The Shine On A Lacquer, For Example. I Know Immediately When Something Isn't Working - Usually It's A Question Of Consistency - And I Make Instantaneous Decisions On How To Remedy The Situation.