I couldn't live if I wasn't a designer.

I hate to say it, but the truth is that the upscale line is where I get respect as a designer. The higher the price range, the higher the respect level from the industry, even though it's much easier to make a great $500 dress than a great $100 dress.

Girls do not dress for boys. They dress for themselves and, of course, each other. If girls dressed for boys they’d just walk around naked at all times.

It's just been so heartwarming to see my clothes on people in wheelchairs and people needing physical support.

I used to design for my body, which was flat-chested with big hips. That's why my clothes were tight on top with full skirts.

Hard times always lead to something great.