66 Quotes by Tamara Mellon

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.

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.

I’m always impressed by confidence, kindness and a sense of humour.

If a woman gets tough in negotiations, she’s difficult, whereas a man would be considered a brilliant businessman.

I just can’t see myself as a trophy wife. I can’t imagine not having my own life.

I don’t really care about gossip. I care about building great businesses.

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.

The thing about Uggs is that they’re so comfortable. Once you’ve worn them, you don’t want to go back.

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?