I saw my future. I pictured it, but didn't quite know how to get there. But I knew that I should never give up.
The possibilities are endless, so never be discouraged by a setback, no matter how big.
The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.
American style is about confidence, independence, diversity and free expression.
Always stay focused. Always give and try your best.
Victory is about recognizing all the work that went into achieving your dream.
I think preppy stands for optimism, confidence, energy and authenticity.
Fashion is about affordable luxury ... To succeed, designers need to be affordable, wearable, accessible, and aspirational.
I try not to have regrets and to learn from every experience.
Winning a trophy is always nice, but my personal satisfaction comes from reflecting on the passion, motivation, and determination that went into getting me there.
I always say if I weren't a fashion designer, my other dream job is being a rock star!
I'm a designer of more than clothes. I am a designer of a very creative concept.
I think it's dangerous to think that you're successful, because then you become complacent.
One of the most important things to me is to make things real, not have models who are perfectly groomed or clothes that are too perfect. It all has to have a twist because that's how people live.
Good sportsmanship goes beyond the game; it starts with respect.
No one is an inventor in the fashion business. Designers recreate fashion.
My passion for music has always inspired my designs.
Other than a couple of moments in time, I always thought that, some way, I'm going to make it. I'm just going to make it. And I'm not going to give up. And I'm going to realize that dream. So, I never gave up. And I have realized the dream, and I enjoy every moment of every day.
New York Fashion Week comes only twice a year, make it count
I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to build some kind of lifestyle brand that was preppy and cool.
Trying too hard to follow every trend. You want to look fashionable and put-together, not like you hit every sale rack this season.
There are many more important things in life than fashion. But fashion, to me, is part of pop culture. And I'm an art collector. I'm obsessed with art and pop culture. And I say that there is fame, fashion, art, music and entertainment, including celebrity, that really moves the needle in society.
In designing a lifestyle brand, you have to know more than just designing clothes.
But I think, if you're in the spotlight, people are going to say bad things, and that's just the way it is.
My rule of thumb is to strike a balance by sticking to the classics and playing with color, texture, and print to give them a modern update. On any given day, I keep it simple with jeans or chinos and a comfortable dress shirt.
