It was difficult for me because I was searching for the answer for so long, and the answer was right in front of me. Do what I do best.

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

One of the most important things to me is to make things real, not have models who are perfectly groomed or clothes that are too perfect. It all has to have a twist because that's how people live.

I think it's dangerous to think that you're successful, because then you become complacent.

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.

Algebra looked like Chinese characters to me, and I could never get into reading Shakespeare. I just did not get it.