With over 3 million women battling breast cancer today, everywhere you turn there is a mother, daughter, sister, or friend who has been affected by breast cancer.
Real success is being totally indulgent about your own trip. You put your blinders on about the garbage and go full speed ahead.
I hate to say it, but the truth is that the upscale line is where I get respect as a designer. The higher the price range, the higher the respect level from the industry, even though it's much easier to make a great $500 dress than a great $100 dress.
I used to design for my body, which was flat-chested with big hips. That's why my clothes were tight on top with full skirts.