As far as inspiration goes, I'm constantly inspired by traveling, symbols, magic and different cultural traditions around the world.

Art has such a transforming power. It can really take over your mind once you allow it to.

I might do a film someday for the collection. I love designing sets and creating environments, in film school and for my own presentations. I love telling stories.

Seeing my ideas come to reality. Seeing how happy it makes other people to wear them. Seeing them on other people makes me the happiest.

I'm always interested in collaborating with designers. I love Gaultier. I know that's kind of a high hope!

Luxury is something that makes you feel beautiful. I have a vintage silk kimono that definitely makes me feel beautiful and luxurious.

The leather vests are work vests, supposed to look like factory workers. They're actually the vests we use in the studio when we make jewelry.

The Art Deco movement, architecture from that period and sort of the industrial aesthetic from that period. Art Deco meets tribal kind of thing. All that is my primal inspiration.

To me, jewelry is a natural progression and there is something so meaningful and magical about creating that one of a kind, special piece.

I'm always inspired by the hidden treasures, unique personalities and New York's overall charm.

Sit Down - What to do if a parent wants to get their child's attention.

Even technology companies get good news sometimes.

I like the way dreams present themselves as words and images that are trying to get your attention using your model-making brain's ability to make up stories.

Now to escape involves not just running away, but arriving somewhere.

I always say, what really makes a movie commercial is that it makes its money back.

An enlightened teacher has personal power. Sitting and meditating with an enlightened teacher in a meditation hall or at a power spot can change you forever.

Status, worry and comparison are ways to madness, not victory.

Cause and effect are never divided between two people.

I am saying yes to criticism, but no to insults.

What is a logical mind?... It is the antiseptic which destroys the bacilli of unreason whereby true happiness is vivified.