We ask Suzy Biszantz, CEO of La Perla North America, our 21 questions.
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When I get up in the morning I think… about which one of my three children is awake or needs something.
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The item of clothing I’m currently wearing most is… Giuseppe Zanotti flats.
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My day-to-day wardrobe essentials include… different variations of the ‘little black dress’, the watch my husband gave me and of course La Perla.
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The one luxury item I’m dying to splurge on is… owning a thoroughbred horse running in the Kentucky Derby; I try to go every year – that would be a dream!
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The key to being a successful leader is… listening and thinking of others.
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The qualities I most look for in people I hire… positive attitude, energy and motivation to excel.
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My biggest fashion pet peeve is… amazing shoes that I can’t wear because they make me 6’5”, drawback to being tall!
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My beauty essentials is… Jo Malone’s Orange Blossom fragrance.
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I would never travel without… my iPad so I can Facetime my kids.
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The best advice I ever got… you get out of life what you put in it.
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The last thing I Googled was… Vail Ski School for our family holiday trip.
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My guilty pleasure is… a day at the spa.
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If my days had one extra hour I’d… slow down my morning routine, read at night or probably work another hour!
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I would never leave my home without… my iPhone.
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Great lingerie… should improve the way you feel in clothes and of course make you feel beautiful.
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When it comes to lingerie, every woman should own… something that makes them feel happy and at least one silk robe.
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When shopping for lingerie and swimwear, it’s important to remember… to try a variety of styles and silhouettes.
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When I’m stressed I… exercise — Core Fusion at Exhale is the best.
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My favorite place to shop is… Bergdorf Goodman.
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When I’m looking to relax I… head for Palmetto Bluff.
- The one thing I know now that I wish I had known when I started my career… keep in touch with all connections you have made along the way. You never know when you may have the opportunity to work together again.
