I came from a different world from other designers because I already had such a strong fan base that was interested in fashion. You have to give the little divas something.
I just think it's great to show a gown that's $8,000 and a shoe that's, like, $25 - but still look fabulous together.
There are still places to go, there are still dinners, there are still parties, and you can still get dressed up. That's part of having fun in fashion.
Everything I wear is a do and everything else is a don't!
I Google everyone I meet and I look up designers.
I think I was very young when I became interested in fashion.
I hate hearing from anyone ever saying, 'Oh, you only make clothes for models. That's so annoying,' because it just never, never is the case. Our top-selling size is probably a 12.
There's no one piece everyone should avoid, but obviously there are some things that don't fit the right way on everyone.
Now, with social media, it's a whole different world, which is good and bad. Back when I was in college, when there was no Twitter, no one knew what Vera Wang looked like - there was no face to the brand.
I'm not a fan of underdressing, I think it's better to be overdressed than underdressed.
I'm really not into casual clothes for a cocktail party. I like to see fun people, having fun, in fun clothes.
If you book the same models that look and act the same in every show - I get the continuity, and it is beautiful to see, but there's also no life to it. I'm personally not a fan of that.
Christina Hendricks is still one of my favorite people to dress because she has this old Hollywood, vintage quality to how she likes to get ready.
In the beginning, my first clients were Oprah, Whoopi Goldberg, and all different types of women.
We have dresses that I actually think look better if you have more of a bust or more of a hip... or whatever it is. That's why, in a collection, it should be as diverse as you can be. I think there should be options for a lot of different types of bodies and women.
My first retailer was Saks Fifth Avenue. I didn't even know how to ship a box to a retailer. Like, how do you pack it? How do you send it to make sure it gets on the floor? You figure it out as you go along.
Women are wanting to wear my clothes not only because they're great clothes but because of what we represent.
My woman, the person who's buying the clothes, is from all walks in life. She's from different countries and cultures. She's going to be different sizes.
I think, more and more in fashion now, diversity is so important because that's what the customer is.
Michelle Obama is not an average, 'It girl' woman, and I think that's why she's so fabulous.
