I always knew I wanted to make my own way; I never wanted to be dependent on my father.
Tamara MellonMy business savvy itโs instinct. Everything I do is just really my intuition, and every time I go against my intuition, itโs a mistake. Even though I may sit down and analyze and intellectualize something on paper, if I go against my gut feeling, itโs wrong.
Tamara MellonIt doesn't matter what you are wearing-if you have good shoes and a good bag, you'll look right.
Tamara MellonThere 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.
Tamara MellonIts important for women to work. They need to keep their independence, to keep earning and being challenged.
Tamara MellonI often get the question from people, "well how can you sell luxury at that price?" What I'm explaining to everyone is I'm still paying the same factory cost as I paid when they were $800. I pay the same as my competitors who are in the luxury space pay, I just don't mark them up as much because I haven't put them in a wholesale channel. I don't have to put that extra margin on them.
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