"I love to garden and cook whenever I get the chance and escape anywhere that's peaceful and quiet. M..." — Francisco Costa

You think 24-7 when you're a creative person. And I find pleasure in everything - if I'm in a flea market, I'm there on my downtime, but I'm also there searching for the collection. I don't separate the two.

My mother was very fashion-oriented, and she started a little children's wear business that became large in this little town. She used to be able to look at a picture of an outfit and just start cutting the fabric right there.

My love of fashion stemmed from my mother's passion for it.

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