I decided to do everything around fashion but fashion itself, and that's accessories.
After university, I was working as a stylist in the Paris theatres when I had a flash of inspiration. I made necklaces from the bikinis designed for the cabaret performers of Folies Bergeres. I was so happy with them that it was only then that I sought out formal training in jewelry.
I majored in fashion design in school, and I have always wanted to design my own line of clothing, jewelry, and stuff like that; so this was just a step for me in that direction.
Fashion was more of a sideline for me. I did it for the money.
I love seeing people's reactions to gifts that I've created from my line, such as my gold horn ring, bottle openers, my 'Fallen' leather jacket and my Slither black and white sweater.
I've always thought the back is one of the most beautiful parts of a woman. I've created four versions of the front-to-back necklace which actually gives you two necklaces in one. I love the way they swing and catch the light as a woman is walking away. You almost want to pull on it and stop her!
I believe that I am a hat designer, not a milliner.
Intel is not the right person to be making clothing or even wristbands. We want to provide the fashion industry with the technical solutions.
When I was teaching at Cambridge, I sold handbags on the market.
Actually, I did get to help very much in the design of the Cody doll. I made sure the clothes were cool and everything.
