People get very trapped where they are. When they hear "fashion" they get intimidated, particularly at the upper end because it's so elitist. If you can bring your own concept or your viewpoint and translate it not down but out, then you're really successful in the truest sense.

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My normal routine is pretty much putting out fires all day.

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

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I always see where I didn't do things the right way. I only see the heavy lifting. That's a bit of my wisdom, if you want to call it that.

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It's a remarkable exercise to sit and look at your own work over the years.

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The key is falling in love with something, anything. If your heart's attached to it, then your mind will be attached to it.

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Fashion offers no greater challenge than finding what works for night without looking like you are wearing a costume.

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People get very trapped where they are. When they hear 'fashion' they get intimidated, particularly at the upper end because it's so elitist.

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My closet is organized by tops, pants, and outerwear, but not a lot of dresses. Gowns are in another room because I don't often dress formally, even though I design gowns. Like most designers, I have a uniform, and mine is a legging.

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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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