Stacey Bendet — American Designer

Stacey Bendet Eisner is the CEO & Creative Director of Alice + Olivia a New York, New York based contemporary clothing company... (wikipedia)

I don't have a traditional design background, but it's inherent to me. My father was in the fabric industry, and even my grandfather and my great-grandfather were lace manufacturers.
I love Brits! They are so full of energy and individuality. I am a fan!
Ever since I was a little girl, I loved to make things. I always made dresses for my Barbie dolls. When I was 13, I designed my Bat Mitzvah dress.
I love creating and being able to see an idea come to fruition. I love making beautiful things.
When I was in college at the University of Pennsylvania, where I studied international relations and French, I studied abroad in Paris for a semester. I think when you're there, you can't help but be immersed in fashion because it's such a part of the city.