Nick Wooster

There are so many more people in Tokyo than in New York, but it's pristine. It's so organized, and yet the address system is in complete chaos.

I truly find inspiration everywhere. I always tell students, and young people starting out, that the single most important skill, next to listening, is to pay attention. You never know where inspiration will strike.

I got fired from Neiman Marcus and Bergdorfs, and JC Penney didn't work out.

I'm so obsessed with Apple, and the chance to work with the people who really created Apple retail is the retail opportunity of a lifetime.

Clothes and fashion should work in people's lives. Period.

I am probably biased, but I think social media is the great equalizer. It gives everyone a megaphone. Young people who might not have had the platform for exposure can now get their ideas out to a very receptive audience.

Texas has a uniquely warm climate. So fabric weights and lengths of coats are always a concern.

Lardini is my go-to tailor. They work with me on a lot of personal things, which is nice.