Brazil is not what you see but what you feel. Once you spend time here - a week, two weeks - you get in the vibe. It's really intoxicating..

I came to New York when I was 21, 22. I couldn't speak English. I knew I wanted to go to fashion school..

I didn't even have a portfolio, but I went to Tom Ford the next morning. He said, "I'd love you to come in with me. Get a lawyer." It was quite excit….

I hope the average woman feels she needs practicality but with a little bit of fantasy. Otherwise it's just not fashion..