Because I'm so hands on here at work and always looking at fabrics you have to be mobile and as comfortable as possible.

When you're young and have the opportunity, it's crucial to learn as much as possible about your profession from every possible angle.

I was always fascinated by graphic art and typography and architecture. And so I was constantly cutting things and making blocks and making buildings out of shoeboxes.

There's a spirit of Latina women in all of my work, in the love of the body and the strong sense of self.

I love boliche, roasted pig, and black beans and rice. When I need a quick fix, I head to Cafe Cortadito on Avenue B and 3rd here in New York City.

Latin men love Latin women, it is part of the culture, we celebrate women in a very special way and I think that is present in my work. I do it by making them beautiful, sensual.