If you could have anyone sit in the front row of your show, dead or alive, who would it be?
"I love my friends there. I love my husband there, and he's no longer here. It's a personal moment. When I come out, no matter how many years I've done a show, I need that personalized attachment."
What's the craziest thing that's in your bag?
"Well, I wear a belt bag every single day. I love love love belt bags. I know it's never been a major fad, but for me it's a very important accessory."
So, the fanny packs never went out of style?
"Well its not a fanny pack, I call it a belt bag. Particularly, for women, it's great because it covers up a lot of things women want to cover up."
What is your one fall must have piece?
"I always love a cool leather jacket. And jewelry! Always an artisan jewelry piece because it defines [you], like this is a piece of jewelry I made in Haiti. There's a spirit behind it… it becomes yours, it becomes who you are."
You've had a year to decide, so, Bryant Park or Lincoln Center?
"Lincoln Center is right next to my apartment, so that makes it much easier for me. I think it levels fashion to a whole other dimension because you have all the arts here."
Last thing that you Googled?
"Wanted to see what was going on on my website. Oh, and what movies I can go see tonight because I'm really tired and I want to go to the movies."
Is that how you're going to wind down after Fashion Week?
"No, because I have to speed up for next week."
So, when do you wind down?
"I dont think I do for a few months. I wish i could say there is a wind down time, but that's why I go to the movies and eat popcorn."