I want people to see the dress, but focus on the woman.

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I see myself as a true modernist. Even when I do a traditional gown, I give it a modern twist. I go to the past for research. I need to know what came before so I can break the rules.

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Don't be afraid to take time to learn. It's good to work for other people. I worked for others for 20 years. They paid me to learn.

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When you have a passion for something then you tend not only to be better at it, but you work harder at it too.

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In the end, it’s not about failure, it’s about how much you love what you do.

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When I design a wedding dress with a bustle, it has to be one the bride can dance in. I love the idea that something is practical and still looks great.

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A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.

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I never thought I'd be successful. It seems in my own mind that in everything I've undertaken I've never quite made the mark. But I've always been able to put disappointments aside. Success isn't about the end result; it's about what you learn along the way.

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I've always tried to push myself technically and to push myself visually. That's been part of the journey.

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Success isn't about the end result; it's about what you learn along the way.

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