I was reminded that when we lose and I strike out, a billion people in China don't care.
Perhaps I shouldn't have been influenced by the idea that my name could be spread across the entire world.
I hate to say it, but the truth is that the upscale line is where I get respect as a designer. The higher the price range, the higher the respect level from the industry, even though it's much easier to make a great $500 dress than a great $100 dress.