038. Tamara Mellon: The Woman Behind Jimmy Choo (w/ Rachelle Bergstein)

Women Designers You Should Know

This episode we talk about the high-heeled rise, fall, and fierce reinvention of designer Tamara Mellon, co-founder of Jimmy Choo, whose resilience redefined what it means to be a woman in luxury fashion—with cultural insight from author Rachelle Bergstein.

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Sources / Links:

• In My Shoes: A Memoir by Tamara Mellon
• Tamara Mellon on the Shopify Plus Blog
• Women from the Ankle Down: The Story of Shoes and How They Define Us by Rachelle Bergstein
• Tamara Mellon Interview on Inc.

Tamara Mellon is a British-American fashion designer and entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo. A former accessories editor at British Vogue, Mellon played a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s aesthetic and global success. She later launched her own label, Tamara Mellon Inc., where she continues to design with a focus on empowering women and disrupting the fashion business model.

Rachelle Bergstein is a writer and cultural commentator, best known as the author of Women from the Ankle Down: The Story of Shoes and How They Define Us. Her work explores the intersection of fashion, identity, and culture. With a background in literature and a sharp eye for symbolism in style, Bergstein brings a unique voice to fashion history and its impact on women’s lives.

Follow Rachelle:

• Instagram: @rachellewb
• Website: rachellebergstein.com

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