Who is Tamara Mellon and what does she do?

Tamara Mellon, OBE (née Yeardye; born 7 July 1967) is a British fashion designer, businesswoman, and magazine editor.

Why was Tamara Mellon awarded the OBE in 2010?

In the 2010 Birthday Honours, Mellon was appointed as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the fashion industry. In 2014, Tamara Mellon received the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Pioneer Award in recognition for her achievements in fashion.

Who is the founder of Tamara Mellon footwear?

Mellon founded her namesake luxury footwear brand, Tamara Mellon, with co-founder and CEO Jill Layfield and CDO Tania Spinelli in 2016. Mellon was born Tamara Yeardye in London, on 7 July 1967. She is the daughter of Tom Yeardye, a stunt double for Rock Hudson, and Ann (Davis) Yeardye, a former Chanel model.

Why did Tamara Mellon file for bankruptcy in 2016?

In January 2016, Mellon’s former backers filed an objection to the restructuring plans under American bankruptcy protection laws. They stated that these plans allowed her, her fiancé and a fund to gain control of the new company, leaving former financers with no repayment.

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When did Tamara Mellon become an officer of the British Empire?

For her achievements, she was appointed as the Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2010. Three year before this, Tamara Mellon was ranked 751 in the Sunday Times Rich List, U.K. Apart from this, she is New Enterprise Council‘s member.

Where does the last name Mellon come from?

Tamara’s surname Mellon comes from her short-lived marriage to Mathew Mellon, a major shareholder in the Jimmy Choo company. A decade after Tamara’s birth, her family shifted to Beverly Hills in a house next to Nancy Sinatra. She spent the summers in alternative locations, the United Kingdom and California.