I've always loved the rustic, slightly worn style of Canvas and that element of an artisanal hand. It's so inherently chic.

I've always loved Helena Christensen's style because she looks casual and comfortable, while being chic and cool.

Aside from infrequent comments ("Cheer up, love," or "It's not Hallo'ween"), no one wondered why a teenager was dressed up as a chic governess. Sylvie approved of Miri, even at the same time as she was confused by her. "It's a style at least," she said, and took off her rope of pearls and looped them around Miri's neck.

I'm an American designer. It's important to riff on that. I remember, when my mom and I first came to the States, she was so shocked that everyone was so dressed down in sandals and shorts. It's not quite like that in Asia. To give that a superluxurious makeover? For me to make street wear? It's sort of chic to do it.

Designers have always shown outlandish and exuberant clothes, but that hasn't always translated to the streets.

I would describe my style as sexy, cosy, chic street-wear.