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
mother children
My mother and I never got along, not even when I was a child.
people inspire would-be
My worst date would be with someone nervous who has nothing to say. I like people who inspire me.
men careers tough-person
There have been moments in my career when I've had to be tough and I've had to step up to the plate - but usually that's because a man has underestimated me. But other than that, I wouldn't say I'm a tough person.
hurt believe people
The truth is that we all have lives that are complicated. We all get hurt by people we love sometimes. It's laughable to believe that anyone is immune. The important thing is how you behave.
jobs reality years
The reality is that I spent years in the factories in Italy when I first set up Jimmy Choo. Today, everyone who has a job at Jimmy Choo, I've done their job - right down to the cleaner.
believe
I don't believe in delivering four times a year and then also delivering things that are not season appropriate.
smart men leather-jackets
Men always look smart in a well-fitted, tailored suit. Conversely, they can be incredibly handsome in jeans combined with a cashmere jumper or a beaten-up leather jacket or even just a cotton T-shirt.
fashion ambassadors arena
As a Business Ambassador, I am delighted to help both new and established British designers receive the recognition they deserve in the global fashion arena.
daughter mother passion
My daughter is my passion and my life.
long quality care
The customer moved on long before the industry reacted to what she wanted. She doesn't want to buy things four months in advance, she wants to buy something today and wear it tomorrow. She cares less about seasons and collections and really what she's looking for is price, quality, and convenience.
fashion careers want
When someone asks about a career in fashion, I say start at the bottom. If you want to start a business, you have to know it from the ground up.
people risk educated
People who are over-educated become risk-averse.
uggs want worn
The thing about Uggs is that they're so comfortable. Once you've worn them, you don't want to go back.
fashion giving exciting
What we're doing is giving her new exciting fashion things every month.