I tried to put direct to consumer through a wholesales channel - the industry was just not ready to adapt and change. The other issue I had was with Jimmy Choo. Tamara Mellon More Quotes by Tamara Mellon More Quotes From Tamara Mellon I don't really care about gossip. I care about building great businesses. Tamara Mellon great-businessgossipcare My motto is: feel the fear and do it anyway. Tamara Mellon cross-country-motivationalmottofear 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. Tamara Mellon hurtbelievepeople 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. Tamara Mellon moved-onqualitylong I think it takes 30 years to build a luxury brand. Tamara Mellon luxuryyearsthinking 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. Tamara Mellon jobsrealityyears A little jewellery on a man is OK, although he should never wear too much. Every man should always have a great watch. Tamara Mellon littlesmenwatches [My consumer] is a combination of people who would have shopped with me when I was at Jimmy Choo and then also because of price point, there is a broader audience now that we can reach. Tamara Mellon consumerscombinationpeople Its important for women to work. They need to keep their independence, to keep earning and being challenged. Tamara Mellon independenceimportantneeds 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. Tamara Mellon scentaugustrooms I just can't see myself as a trophy wife. I can't imagine not having my own life. Tamara Mellon trophiesimaginewife What we're doing is giving her new exciting fashion things every month. Tamara Mellon fashionmonthsgiving If a woman gets tough in negotiations, she's difficult, whereas a man would be considered a brilliant businessman. Tamara Mellon toughwould-bemen My mother and I never got along, not even when I was a child. Tamara Mellon motherchildren My worst date would be with someone nervous who has nothing to say. I like people who inspire me. Tamara Mellon would-beinspirepeople I don't believe in delivering four times a year and then also delivering things that are not season appropriate. Tamara Mellon fourbelieveyears People who are over-educated become risk-averse. Tamara Mellon educatedriskpeople The thing about Uggs is that they're so comfortable. Once you've worn them, you don't want to go back. Tamara Mellon uggswornwant My daughter is my passion and my life. Tamara Mellon passiondaughtermother I don't believe in doing collections anymore. Tamara Mellon dont-believecollectionsbelieve
