Im in my twenties, and this is the 1960s.
He tells me to put my portfolio down, come over, and turn around for him.
At the same time, though, I began to assume my mothers feminist persona.

To me, she was a feminist by nature.
In the early years of startingmy business, she influenced me greatly.
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But Ive just always believed my gender wouldnt interfere with my career.
In fashion, thats been a thing for some time.
Thinking back even to the 70s, I always thought I had been designing a womens collection.
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It wasnt a reflection of the gender or sexuality of our customers, either.
It was that kind of feminine-masculine style coming to the forefront.
I think the real balance is in understanding how fluid that masculine-feminine line is in us all.

I think the real balance is in understanding how fluid that masculine-feminine line is in us all.
As told to Erica Sloan.
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