“My father, Buddy Robinson, was superchic - a dandy. He always wore din...” — Tory Burch Quote

My father, Buddy Robinson, was superchic - a dandy. He always wore dinner jackets at night and espadrilles in the summer, but with his own flair. He was even well dressed when riding a tractor or listening to a ball game on the radio.

I have always believed in 'less is more' in everything I do, from work to my personal life.

When I design a garment or a piece of accessory, the first question I ask myself is, 'Would I wear it?'

It was ingrained in me to be gracious.

I wanted stores that would feel like a comfortable room in my apartment, cozy and colorful and different.

I'm too professional, too much of a perfectionist to take my eye off the ball.

In the very beginning whenever Mia Hamm or Brandi Chastain would call for the ball, I'd just give it to them immediately because it was them and I was nervous.

If I liken the Pacific War to a football match, I can say to you that the first half is over, we have kicked off after the interval, and we are going to carry the ball into enemy territory for a smashing victory.

When I don't have control of the ball, what do I do? I press to get it back. It's a way of defending. But more important is that I like to have the ball. That's why I believe in individual coaching sessions to prepare players properly.