I hate to say it, but the truth is that the upscale line is where I get respect as a designer. The higher the price range, the higher the respect level from the industry, even though it's much easier to make a great $500 dress than a great $100 dress.

In her first year her debut collection for Alley Cat reportedly sold $5 million in volume. Her bronze plaque held one of her original sketches. Following her split from Cale Betsey Johnson relocated to San Francisco California and New York City.

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