A red tie is contrary to the dignity of the tie and of male dress in general.

You don't have to wear a tie, you just have to dress responsibly.

If you can imagine what it's like to launch a business in the middle of a lawsuit - it's not an easy thing.

It's great to wave the flag - I always say we're proud to be made in America - but I think our distinction is we make it well in America.

It is pandemonium backstage. I straighten ties, see if their shoes are laced - and I always have to remember to check their flies just before they walk out.

After all those years in the business, I asked myself, 'Am I really any good? Or am I only good because I'm with good people - a Murray Pearlstein, a Ralph Lauren?