What has been your proudest accomplishment in the four-and-a-half years since you designed your first prototype?
“The Oprah moment was incredible, but I was in the New York Times' Sunday Style feature. There was an editorial about The Shirt, and it was a great feeling to be respected in fashion and journalism. [The Shirt] is a really high-quality line — we use exquisite Italian cotton, beautiful silks from China — and it's also a fashion line with seasons!"

We asked Creative Director Meredith Carter to give us the scoop on Spring '13 for The Shirt:
“The Spring ’13 line was inspired by the culture and colors of Italy — from rich jades and roses in the architecture to the fanciful tassels found in luxurious interiors, or just the Italian way of finding enjoyment in an everyday moment, like hopping on a bicycle to go to the market. My favorite shirt this season is The Signature Shirt in Bicycles print for that very reason!”