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Fashion is always seen as somewhat frivolous and self-indulgent. And I think people on the inside maybe don't see or understand how exciting and diverse a business it is.

Everyone thinks the fashion business is so glamorous. It's completely the opposite.

The fashion thing is something I do, and yes, it is definitely also becoming a part of myself and my personality. It also doesn't really feel like a job, either: it's a dream or a passion or something.

I make 98% of my collection in New York City and am generating jobs, so fashion isn't just frivolous for me. I understand levity about it. I also understand the depth of it.

I'm not really a fashion person.

Just because you work in the fashion industry, it doesn't mean you live your life in fashion.

I'm aware of people's association with me and fashion and I certainly take that role on for some occasions, but it doesn't dominate my thoughts all the time.

Fashion is ultimately a form of self-expression. That's why I love trying out new things.

There's more to me than fashion. I just don't want to be seen as fashion.