Natalie Massenet

Ambition is important. Of course you can't get anywhere without talent, but there are a lot of talented people. To succeed, you have to be the most ambitious talented person.

I graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with an English literature degree and travelled for a year before going to work.

100% of Net-a-porter customers have a man in their lives in some capacity, and 59% are married or living with a partner.

I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.