I think that fashion has become such a big business and with globalization we are on new territory at this point. We are not just designing for a country we are designing for a world now.

Every time that I wanted to give up, if I saw an interesting textile, print what ever, suddenly I would see a collection.

To me, fashion is like a mirror. It's a reflection of the times. And if it doesn't reflect the times, it's not fashion. Because people aren't gonna be wearing it.

What people look to me for is a whole look. People come to me for icing on the cake, not a basic stretch pant.

The sexiest thing about a bikini is that it leaves something to the imagination, which is the best part.

I think I'm a global citizen. My parents came from China, were educated in France and emigrated to the United States. And I think that opened up my mind to be able to live and work anywhere.

You have to focus on your dreams, even if they go beyond common sense.

I think you have to be in the right place at the right time. And understand that and know when it is your time and how you react to it and how you respond to it.

I’m always about optimism and exuberance. It’s what I feel about fashion.

To me if you're going have a show, it should be a show. It should be entertaining and take you on a journey.

A piece of fabric can get me going.

So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.

The sun rose slowly, as if it wasn't sure it was worth all the effort.

A great hope fellYou heard no noiseThe ruin was within.

The scientific mind does not so much provide the right answers as ask the right questions.

My life and my plan wasn't very good, but at least it was my plan. It got to that point that I just couldn't stand it any more.

I am not keeping my distance because it is uncomfortable for me, but because it is uncomfortable for them.

But by all means, keep moving.

Disease is a non-partisan problems that requires a non-partisan solution.

The little people must be sacred to the big ones, and it is from the rights of the weak that the duty of the strong is comprised.

Now, by the world, it is a lusty wench; I love her ten times more than e'er I did: O, how I long to have some chat with her!