Your clothes have real movie star appeal. Which celebrities do you dress?
Oh, I dress some fun ones. I dress Bette Midler, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sarah Ferguson, Lauren Holly, Vendela, Daisy Fuentes, Kelly Lynch. I can't really say that I dress anyone solely except Jamie. We have a nice friendship and whenever she's looking for something I try and fit the bill.

What inspires you?
Fabric. Definitely. Yesterday I went to an antique show in Morristown, New Jersey and I found the most beautiful antique pillows in a gold and a celery color and as soon as I saw them I said, "Oh, I want to make a gorgeous ballgown or a gorgeous fitted suit or a sexy cigarette pant with matching shoes to wear with a cashmere sweater out of that fabric." I'm thrilled when I see a great fabric with great texture. I also get inspired from old movies. I'm an old movie buff, whether it be with Carole Lombard or Rita Hayworth or Ginger Rogers. I look at those movies and I get a lot of ideas.

And who inspires you?
Sharon Stone. I have only dressed her for a few different things but I think she has great style and taste. The fact that she could wear a t-shirt and a long skirt at the Oscars is just great. I also really like Annette Bening. She has such an air of sexy cool about her.

Speaking of stars, what's your favorite movie?
"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" because Paul Newman had the most beautiful blue eyes and I wasn't able to take my eyes off him and I could not take my eyes off Elizabeth Taylor's neckline. She was breathtaking.