Part Proust, Part Vogue's 73 Questions, and Part Colbert Questionnaire, Lara Poppy, CEO of LIVE Teams, answers The Daily Grail Questionnaire whilst in the final preparations of summer's favorite horological event: Geneva Watch Days.
What’s your favorite time of day?
12 o’clock! It works for a chef’s table and a salad by the lake. The lunch break is the time you share with close friends or professional acquaintances at the highest level of energy.
Last meal: where, what, and with who?
On the terrace of Café Léo in Geneva with Mom.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Big orange boxes...
Song on repeat?
Escape by Rupert Holmes
What is your most treasured possession?
My grandparents’ wedding rings
Best accessory?
"Cinderella’s Slippers" also known as Jimmy Choo’s Anilla 100 Crystal Pumps. Lost them, so please reach out if you can source a 39 EU!
What’s one thing people don’t know about you?
I spent my childhood sending shoe designs to Louboutin hoping they would one day produce them. I’m still waiting...
Best action movie?
Ocean’s 11 or The Gentleman.
Dream watch?
Rolex Cosmograph “The Doctor”, Ref. 6239. But lately, I’ve had my eyes on the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in full sandblasted rose gold (ref 102912).
What is your motto?
Rise and rise again until the lambs become lions.
Style icon?
Grace Kelly as Lara Croft and modern Bond girls
What do you want to be remembered for?
My chocolate chip cookies!
