Quotes from Polly Allen Mellen

Helmut Lang is an amazing man - always striving, always moving forward.

I thought Fred Astaire was the most chic man. I loved the way he dressed. Never mind his dancing, which was beyond - he was just so elegant and had this freedom of body.

I hate grunge. It was the worst period of my life.

I personally do not think that I have ever done, in my working life, anything vulgar. I know I've done provocative things.

I love street, adore street. Life is about mixing things and to be divine in the streets. Voila!

I was fascinated looking at John Galliano's couture. They're just extraordinary extravaganzas and I love it. I love looking at it because it's like going to a museum.

I also had a huge crush on William Holden. I would go to see William Holden's movies alone - I didn't want to be with anybody. I just wanted to be with him.

There are some very creative people out there who are like Steven Meisel, and that is why their work is so extraordinary.