Jewel in the Crown

Known for her unconventional contemporary style, geneva-based jeweller suzanne syz shares her travel favourites

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Known for her unconventional contemporary style, geneva-based jeweller suzanne syz shares her travel favourites.

YOUR STYLE

SS: Eclectic and colourful. I never wear black! Like the jewels I create, I love mixing colours. It brings joy and happiness to daily life!

TRAVEL ATTIRE

SS: Looks from casual to couture, flats and heels. Azzedine Alaa, Fendi and Prada dresses, and a few comfortable suits.

ABSOLUTE MUSTS

SS: A good pair of sneakers, an Azzedine Alaa dress and some vitamins.

FABULOUS STAY

SS: The Grand Bellevue Hotel in Gstaad because of the service and the staffs’ extreme attention to detail.

ULTIMATE DESTINATION

SS: Robinson Crusoe Island in the British Virgin Islands.

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BEAUTY KIT

SS: By Terry is my favourite beauty brand. The founder Terry de Gunzburg is a genius and always comes up with products that are just perfect!

LATEST OBSESSION

SS: My first watch, Her Ben, which took me more than two years to create.

R&R

SS: Deep Tissue Massage at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva with Nadine, a Polynesian therapist who makes miracles!

CULINARY SPLURGE

SS: Restaurant de l’Hotel de Ville in Crissier, Switzerland which was named best restaurant in the world by La Liste. My favourite dish is minute de langoustine royale.

DESERT ISLAND PICK

SS: A good book. I love reading!

WHY TRAVEL

SS: To discover new culture and extraordinary landscapes. I love meeting people from the countries I visit, and getting lost in neighbourhoods to get a sense of what it’s really like to live there.

STAR SCENT

SS: Montaigne by Caron.

Clockwise from above: Suzanne Syz; l’Hotel de Ville in Crissier, Switzerland; By Terry is Syz’s favourite beauty brand; a dish of langoustine by the Restaurant de l’Hotel de Ville; cosy guest room at the Grand Bellevue Hotel.

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