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. — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
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… — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
I always knew I wanted to make my own way; I never wanted to be dependent on my father. — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
What we're doing is giving her new exciting fashion things every month. — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
There's this sort of migration west at the moment, a sort of energy that's definitely moving to LA. — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
My worst date would be with someone nervous who has nothing to say. I like people who inspire me. — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
The city [ LA] is kind of going through an interesting transition; sort of renaissance time where there is so much going on here.… — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
Its important for women to work. They need to keep their independence, to keep earning and being challenged. — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
I just can't see myself as a trophy wife. I can't imagine not having my own life. — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
I may not have the stereotypical head for business, but I have feet that were made for heels. — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter what you are wearing-if you have good shoes and a good bag, you'll look right. — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
I don't really understand what the public perception of me is. I think public perception and reality are two wholly different things. — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
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… — Tamara Mellon Copy Share Image
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