When I graduated from school, World War II was still going on. At the time, my eldest sister, Nancy, was working in New York City at Lord & Taylor, and she had a great friend named Sally Kirkland who she… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share Image
I wear all my T-shirts from Helmut Lang with the holes in the elbows, which people always speak of. When my husband gets a… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
There are certain people who hang onto nostalgia and I wish they wouldn't. I wish the young beautiful actresses and other people - I… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
Steven Meisel is completely consumed with what interests him. He does what he wants to do, and when something doesn't interest him, he's not… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
I think there a lot of great photographers working right now in the 2010. At the same time I do occasionally feel a great… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
I thought Fred Astaire was the most chic man. I loved the way he dressed. Never mind his dancing, which was beyond - he… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
I also had a huge crush on William Holden. I would go to see William Holden's movies alone - I didn't want to be… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
I was surrounded by talented people. I always remember Mrs. Carmel Snow, saying to me, "You know, Polly, if one person thinks they're a… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
I think the reason for vulgarity is because of the freedom that there is now to do certain things, and a lack of sophistication… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
One day, Sally Kirkland said to Diana Vreeland, who was the fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar at the time, "I have a young woman… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
Happy family gives you a brick-by-brick foundation that you build on for the rest of your life. And then it teaches you so many… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
I do think there is a lack of modernity at the moment - and I don't even like that word, modernity, anymore. There aren't… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
A lot of women say to me, "Polly, why aren't there more clothes out there that we can wear?" And I don't agree with… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
I like people with guts. I want to feel in the clothes what the designer is really feeling when they're alone with themselves and… — Polly Allen Mellen Copy Share
