Q: What inspires you to design?
A: Elements in nature. My most recent collections were inspired by underwater sea life and flowers.

Q: What one word best describes your designs?
A: Transcendent.

Q: If you were to dress one person, who would that be?
A: Grace Kelly.

Q: Who is your favorite new designer, besides your own collection?
A: Jessie Randall (of Loeffler Randall). Her shoes, handbags and new clothing line are fantastic. I went to school with her, and her determination and success inspire me.

Q: What bag do you lust for this season?
A: For daytime, the Kooba "Eden" bag. For evening, the Kotur "Fane Hitchcock" feather clutch.

Q: What charitable cause is most important to you?
A: I'm involved with several charities, as is my company. Most recently, we worked to raise money for Ovarian Cancer.

Q: What did you do before you became a designer?
A: Everything.

Q: What is your secret indulgence (fashion or otherwise)?
A: Nutella!