Quotes from Natalie Massenet

I attended private Catholic schools in Paris and Los Angeles through high school.

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

Women just love to shop.

I envision a day when a businesswoman will be having lunch, and then her phone will ring. When she opens it up, she will see an image of the latest Marc Jacobs coat that just arrived in stock. With a click of a button, she can purchase it and then find it waiting for her when she gets back to her office.

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.

People ask if I walk around and pinch myself. Yes, I do.

When I'm working, I have a hard time switching off, and when I'm not working, I have a hard time thinking of ever wanting to work again.

I'm supporting the School for Creative Startups because the project's ambition - to boost innovation and the culture of entrepreneurship - is something I feel strongly about.

The interesting thing about London is that there are always stylish surprises around every corner.

Always go into meetings or negotiations with a positive attitude. Tell yourself you're going to make this the best deal for all parties.

As an entrepreneur, what drives you has to be the good news; otherwise, you just don't get out of bed.

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.

The only time I can't sleep is on a plane, when I am literally keeping it in the air with my brain.

Net-a-porter is an environment where a woman can really indulge, browsing through more than 160 brands in our fashion playground.

I believe that all brands will become storytellers, editors and publishers, all stores will become magazines, and all media companies will become stores. There will be too many of all of them. The strongest ones, the ones who offer the best customer experience, will survive.

I borrowed a creaky laptop from my husband, went into the web, and never came back.

Positivity is like a muscle: keep exercising it, and it becomes a habit.

I love contemporary culture. Even the stuff I don't like.

Contrary to popular belief, I'm not always trying to stand out.

As a woman, I feel it's important to support causes that are important to my core customer, who is also a woman, as well as causes that resonate with me personally.

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.

Pregnancy is a very creative phase for me.

Success begins at that magical moment when you declare to yourself, your friends, and the universe that you believe you can do something different.

For Net-A-Porter and its customers, luxury means exceptional service, 24-7 - wherever they are, whenever they have time.