The secret to French beauty? It’s simple, and powerful
Terry de Gunzburg, the woman behind the By Terry makeup empire, says a laissez-faire approach – and a little red lipstick – goes a long way in business, and life.
“French women are lazy,” says Terry de Gunzburg. “We like to be efficient. And we don’t follow the rules.”
She would know. The 68-year-old founder of By Terry is perhaps the most French of French women, with a pedigree in beauty (she created makeup for Yves Saint Laurent before launching her own company), an insouciant attitude to business and a zeal for fashion and art that has afforded her some of the most enviable wardrobes and homes in the world.
Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com
