Fashion is about affordable luxury ... To succeed, designers need to be affordable, wearable, accessible, and aspirational.

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.

Good sportsmanship goes beyond the game; it starts with respect.

The possibilities are endless, so never be discouraged by a setback, no matter how big.

I think preppy stands for optimism, confidence, energy and authenticity.

I always say if I weren't a fashion designer, my other dream job is being a rock star!

My passion for music has always inspired my designs.

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.

New York Fashion Week comes only twice a year, make it count

I try not to have regrets and to learn from every experience.

We all have set-backs, use yours as fuel to burn your desire and dedication.

You have to be insane enough to live an insanely beautiful life.

When you fail, you can resist correction or cooperate in your recovery and future success.

Every choice is limited. That's life.

And the person who says that the only way to please them is to restrict options for others is, if you ask me, the one who deserves it least. And that’s my opinion, expressed as politely as possible.

It's the Democrats' same old weakness: much too much dependency on consultants and TV ads rather than mobilizing people.

We've been talking about Lorde like crazy! She's amazing!

Thought is only a flash between two long nights, but this flash is everything.

When I finish a run, every part of me is smiling.

Our reverence for workaholism has produced corporate leaders who believe they don't need sleep, and neither should anyone else.