Q: What inspires you to design?
A: It sounds trite, but truly the natural world. Organic shapes and textures-- from the graceful curve of a thorn, to the sensuous arc of a shell-- really draw my focus. However, I am absolutely smitten with high fashion, so I am often just as moved by the

Q: What one word best describes your designs?
A: Glamourous!

Q: If you were to dress one person, who would that be?
A: I would like to say Kate Moss, but let's be honest-- that girl certainly know how to dress herself! I would have to suggest someone truly in need of a little help... Britney Spears perhaps?

Q: Who is your favorite new designer, besides your own collection?
A: Well, they certainly don't qualify as "new," but I'm consistently amazed by the wonderful designs that H. Stern turns out.

Q: What bag do you lust for this season?
A: A purple Marc Jacobs Veneta bag

Q: What charitable cause is most important to you?
A: Women's rights in third world countries. I suspect with greater education and freedom for women those regions would prosper.

Q: What did you do before you became a designer?
A: I've always been a designer!