I'm fascinated by the way Diane Arbus saw things. She came from this fashion background and then twisted it.
a good idea is only good if there is a well-thought-out plan to make it a reality.
My work has always been about authentic feeling, and I think we live in a time where we need that.
I had always wanted to expand to beauty, but I knew I wanted to be able to translate my design aesthetic in an authentic way.
Lila can't be a model until she's at least 21. She is already a mini-me - it is scary. She already has her own beauty kit.
I think the moment that I'm very proud of is building a business without using animals. And, hopefully, changing people's perception of how you can do luxury fashion.
It's not realistic to live in the country at this stage. I've got a business in London. I beat myself up about it all the time.
Doing all we can to combat climate change comes with numerous benefits, from reducing pollution and associated health care costs to strengthening and diversifying the economy by shifting to renewable energy, among other measures.
The great thing about living in New York is the constant change of things. It inspires me to keep moving, push forward, question ideas.
My dad was an attorney. The last thing he ever thought about was clothes, and yet somehow he always looked good.
My favorite days are the ones where I deal only with my own team, design, marketing, working on the next accessories collection.
Initially, it was the unpractical in fashion that brought me to design my own line. I felt that it was much more attractive to cut clothes with respect for the living, three-dimensional body rather than to cover the body with decorative ideas.
Magazines that depend on photography, and design, and long reads, and quality stuff, are going to do just fine despite the Internet and cable news.
I am interested in the idea of 'taste.' And by 'taste,' I mean opinion, inspiration and the craft of creating a personality through fabric and design.
For me, if I can design beautiful things that have the price be lower, I am thrilled.
I do not discriminate about size. I design dresses to accentuate a woman's positives, whether you are a size 0 or a size 3X.
I just think it's great to show a gown that's $8,000 and a shoe that's, like, $25 - but still look fabulous together.
My mother loved fashion and always had a great aesthetic. But she also considered the cost of it, with the kids, that it wasn't something to allow herself.
Personality is so important - when you dress somebody for a big party, it is good to feel that the person has an ease and naturalness with what she is wearing.
If a great outfit gets you one step closer to feeling good about yourself, then it's worth every penny.
Food is everything. Food, friends, family: Those are the most important things in life.
