Tamara Mellon
Tamara Mellon
Tamara Mellon, OBEis the former chief creative officer and co-founder of Jimmy Choo, a luxury brand of shoes, handbags and accessories. She stepped down from the brand in November 2011 after its acquisition by Labelux...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionDesigner
Date of Birth7 July 1967
old-lady
It felt like strappy sandals were looking really old lady-ish; really dated and not cool.
feet may made
I may not have the stereotypical head for business, but I have feet that were made for heels.
people extras
I often get the question from people, "well how can you sell luxury at that price?" What I'm explaining to everyone is I'm still paying the same factory cost as I paid when they were $800. I pay the same as my competitors who are in the luxury space pay, I just don't mark them up as much because I haven't put them in a wholesale channel. I don't have to put that extra margin on them.
wife trophies imagine
I just can't see myself as a trophy wife. I can't imagine not having my own life.
august scent rooms
I have Vie Luxe candles in every room. In 2006 I spent the month of August in Sardinia, and the scent reminds me of the wonderful time we had.
father way wanted
I always knew I wanted to make my own way; I never wanted to be dependent on my father.
giving direct
Direct to consumer really gives you control of your business completely.
mistake feelings intuition
Everything I do is just really my intuition, and every time I go against my intuition, it's a mistake. Even though I may sit down and analyze and intellectualize something on paper, if I go against my gut feeling, it's wrong.
shoes matter bags
It doesn't matter what you are wearing-if you have good shoes and a good bag, you'll look right.
couple shoes london
I always said I was determined to own a truly global brand. I didn't buy Jimmy Choo just to have a couple of shoe shops in London, did I?
believe
I don't believe in doing collections anymore.
fashion attention magazines
A magazine feature can reach hundreds of thousands of potential customers for a fashion brand. The way to reach a billion? Dress the actresses competing for attention at a highly televised event.
shoes knows
I actually have more shoes than anyone will ever know.
men would-be tough
If a woman gets tough in negotiations, she's difficult, whereas a man would be considered a brilliant businessman.