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www.MOSTmag.com || FASHION MAG A ZINE || 13dearly. I%u2019m also thankful for the transition my adoptive country, the United States of America, has facilitated. I%u2019ve been able to thrive and been given the opportunity to live my %u201cAmerican Dream%u201d.What is the balance of business skills to technical (designer) skills in being a successful fashion designer?In order to be a successful fashion designer, technical skills and business skills must be balanced. At times the technical portions must trump business skills, and there are times where business skills must take over. It is a juggling act.How would you describe your personal style and has it changed over the last 10 years?My personal style in design is quite eclectic but a fundamental I keep at the core of my design is to translate trends into timeless style in accordance to the person wearing the piece. So, the garment and the recipient are in harmony. I%u2019m open to new technology and mediums and bringing those to my style. My clients like the versatility which I exposed them to when they invest in one of my pieces. I push their limits and my limits in every creation. Over the last decade materials and trends have changed, yet my style remains, to meet my upmost desire, which is to embellish those whom entrust me with their fashion.Do you design for a particular body type or a woman in mind?My designs encompass the full spectrum of body types and women from all walks of life. I welcome the challenge. I often think my work is cut-out for me, most of my clients bring those challenges but I focus on each woman%u2019s enchanting features. By focusing on my clients%u2019 most beautiful features, I%u2019m able to produce pieces I%u2019m proud to stamp my label on. What are the new innovations in textiles and are you using any trend setting materials?In textiles, manufacturers are fusing stretch materials with traditionally rich silks and textiles. These innovative creations bring the solutions needed for design and endless body types which present complexities. From