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I was struggling to find a way to make evening clothes more deconstructed. I like to think that I translated the Latin concept in a more modern way. I don't think that I was that literal.

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I work with structure, but I go outside the box and give it my own spin. I adore the challenge of creating truly modern clothes - where a woman's personality and sense of style are realized.
The key is falling in love with something, anything. If your heart's attached to it, then your mind will be attached to it.
My mother was extremely controlled, sort of flawless. And I always tend to be a bit more hippie.
When you love something, every day goes by in 10 minutes.
I've always tried to push myself technically and to push myself visually. That's been part of the journey.
I want people to see the dress, but focus on the woman.
I used to get tons of letters that said, "I'll never get to wear you," or "I'll never get married in one of your dresses," or "I'll never have an evening gown like the one I saw on the red carpet." I thought that was sad, because you give your life to this and you end up reaching very few people. So that was a major goal for me - to be able to reach and encourage more women, to encourage them to express themselves and be what they want to be.
To me, eyewear goes way beyond being a prescription. It's like makeup. It's the most incredible accessory. The shape of a frame or the color of lenses can change your whole appearance.
They never ask the celebrities why they don't wear their own clothes on the red carpet.
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.