Natalie Massenet
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Biography
Dame Natalie Sara Massenet, is an American and British fashion entrepreneur and former journalist, who founded the designer fashion portal Net-a-Porter. From 2013 to 2017, she was the chairman of the British Fashion Council.
"As much as I love to shop online, I also love walking the streets on a beautiful day and seeing what finds I can discover in a small shop or vintage store."
"Having the positive belief that it will all be O.K. just means that you hustle and make it work because failure is not even an option in your own mind."
"I think fashion is actually very good training for being in the tech world, because it's all about moving on to the next thing, looking for the next thing, not getting stuck in the past."
"My dad taught me never to be afraid of what's on the other side of the mountain."
"Always go into meetings or negotiations with a positive attitude. Tell yourself you're going to make this the best deal for all parties."
"Once you start a business, you have to grow it and grow with it - starting a business is not just for Christmas."
"My father always had people around the house who were famous psychics."
"Work means independence. It allowed me to shape my life on so many levels."
"The British Fashion Awards gives us the chance to commend not only the winners but celebrate all of the individuals that contribute to the incredible achievements that make London the best fashion destination in the world."
"If you're a teenager in Palo Alto launching an app, you know from the outset how you plan to finance your business."
"I believe all positive things and negative things are valuable because they shape you."
"My personal ambition remains the same - to be creative, to be modern, to stay one step ahead, to enjoy life."
"I cry at anything remotely touching - smile at me warmly and I'm off... television also does it, everything from 'X-Factor' to cereal commercials. I cry when I am tired. I also cry when I laugh."