My mom would take me to restaurants, and the first thing I'd ask for would be a pen and a napkin, and I'd sketch shoes and shoes and shoes.
If you're designing out of a purely creative place, not thinking of the girl, then the consumer's not going to take notice.
I think sometimes there are negative connotations for those who have a business mind as well as a creative side.
Probably the earliest memories for me would be going to restaurants with my family.
The great thing is that young talent isn't tied to a how-to model for starting a line; we get to find new ways to go about doing things. And don't let people tell you you can't. Go find a way to show that you can.
I've always said I'm not the kind of designer who likes to lock himself away in a studio and let the rest of the company deal with it. I work very closely with everyone on the team.
I am honoured to be a part of H&M's designer collaborations. The work with their team is an exciting, fun process. They are very open to pushing boundaries and to set a platform for creativity. This will be a great way for a wider audience to experience elements of the Alexander Wang brand and lifestyle.
Everyone always asks me who my muse is, or who's the girl I have in mind, which is such a hard question for me to answer because I feel like it's a sensibility that varies for each individual.
I like to write and draw everything with sharpies. I even got one with my own name on it!
I don't care how small or big they are, insects freak me out.
A lot of designers get caught up in the creativity, but you've got to think about the legs of your collection - essentially, how the line is going to move forward.
I always wanted to create a collection inspired by sports. I never played sports, maybe that's why it intrigues me.
I feel so thankful that I'm able to be a part of something that I love to wake up and run to work every day.
I think everyone shares a fear of failure-that you're only as good as your most recent collection.
All my closest friends are the ones I made while in college or who knew me growing up. They keep me grounded, and I adore that about them.
I thought I would attend school and get an assistant position and work my way up but being in NY and seeing the pace of everything, is very inspiring.
You know, when you go to high school or, you know, when kids are younger and there's not an understanding of differences. But I built up a very strong, thick skin.
I don't think fashion week will go back to what it used to be because people are realising that the industry is completely changing. It's not just in Bryant Park any more, people are figuring out who their audience is, where they want to show, they aren't really playing by the rules. It's not so much about these editors, these buyers.
Ive always loved when girls carry their wallets as a clutch instead of a bag.
Designing a product and understanding how it filters through into the market and into the rest of the company is very important to me.
When I decided to launch my first knitwear line, it was because I saw a void in the basics category. The editors were always looking for cool, fashion-forward tees and sweaters. So that's where I started.
The industry's changed so much that you can't just design something, put on a great show, and say, 'Okay, my job is done.'
I was in fashion school, my brother has a law background, and my sister-in-law had worked in production, but none of us had a proper fashion business education.
My mom would put me in these preppy little suits and slick my hair to the side. I have these baby pictures of me where I'm this little preppy kid with a sweater tied around my neck.
If someone realises the piece they are wearing is inspired by me then it only broadens my audience.