Every woman hates her own body. I don't know a woman who doesn't . . . well, I do know a few who love themselves but in the case of most women it's like, "ugh." And when I dress a woman, my design intention is to give them an attitude or a grace, no matter whether it's a wedding gown or ready-to-wear.

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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 hard to balance everything. It's always challenging.

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

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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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I am not the sort of woman who would wear high heels with a bathing suit. Let's get that straight right now.

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

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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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