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Last updated on December 24, 2024.
Dylan Lauren is an American businesswoman. She is the daughter of American fashion designer Ralph Lauren, and the owner of New York City's Dylan's Candy Bar, which claims to be the "largest candy store in the world".
My parents screened 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' for my 6th birthday, and I became fascinated by the idea of living in a candy land with chocolate rivers and lollipop trees.
I don't like sitting still at a desk and often conduct business on my Blackberry or in walking meetings.
My parents always told me, 'Do what you love because that is what you will do well in.' They told me to make sure that you are happy.
Summer is very precious.
Anytime you can promote young artists and designers is a cool thing.
I collect candy packaging from around the world and believe it has the value of Pop Art.
If I wasn't doing candy, I'd want to create the best rescue animal-shelter organization. Otherwise, the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson were so much a part of my childhood, and Janet and I have become friends. So my second dream job would be backup singer for Janet Jackson!
We served Twinkies and Sno Balls at our wedding. We put them on silver trays so they looked elegant - but they were the real deal!
On really hot days, I try to motivate friends and family to come into the pool for an aqua jogging session which I teach. Aqua jogging is a great way to avoid the impact of regular walking or jogging on land. This is especially beneficial for those who have joint pain or who are healing from an injury.
To save money on gifts, give someone their favorite candy in a beautiful, customized vessel with a personalized tag. It's sweet and always appreciated.
It's important for me to eat really healthy because I have such a sweet tooth. I eat fish and vegetables for lunch and dinner, and I work out every day.
I always saw candy as art.
I've been entrepreneurial since middle school. I was always arranging bake sales, dances and school trips to raise money for the Dalton School.
I try to stay hydrated!
The best thing in business is to follow your gut. If a decision is not sitting well with you, don't just make it.
Every two months, I allow myself a splurge day where I eat thick, doughy pizza from Pizzeria Uno or an ice cream sundae from my store with birthday-cake ice cream, Marshmallow Fluff, and toppings mixed in.
Whenever I meet with nutritionists, we discuss the idea of having everything in moderation and that people should eat protein or fiber when they eat sugar.
There's no denying that candy is comfort food and it's affordable.
One day, I'm designing a candy product; the next day, I'm going to a candy factory. The day after that, I might be traveling to Los Angeles to look at a possible location for another store.
I did have a 1977 Barbie, but I was more into stuffed animals than dolls.
If these rich women from 5th Avenue spend a fortune on cashmere sweaters, they will come to my store to buy gummy bears.
I find being a manager really challenging. For instance, I don't enjoy some of the administrative tasks that go along with hiring and firing.
My friends call me Clark Kent: I'm known to change in phone booths.
Regarding managing people, I am lucky to be surrounded by good, smart friends, some of whom own their own companies or have worked in ones and can lend experience.
While I'm in L.A. I always make time for my favorite activity which is hiking. The trails in California are amazing, as they are always challenging, and I never get bored from all the beautiful scenery.
Candy is childhood, the best and bright moments you wish could have lasted forever.
I know everything about candy. Would you believe I even know where to find gumballs in the middle of Africa?
The people at Dylan's Candy Bar, they have to have an inner child and a sense of fun... and love the colors and the textures.
When I started Dylan's Candy Bar in 2001, I wanted it to be a place that merged my love of pop culture, fashion, art and music with candy. Since then, we have been fortunate to pioneer artistic partnerships with many legends.
I received most of my business education around the dinner table. Whether I listened to my father or brothers, or we had business people as dinner guests, I learned from everyone.
My favorite place in the world is my dad's house in Montauk.
I am a picky eater. By that I mean, I love to pick the raisins out of oatmeal raisin cookies, the chips out of chocolate chip cookies, the white side off of black and white cookies, and the vanilla center out of Oreos.
When I think of flavours, I think colour, so lemon should be yellow and orange is orange.
Before I got married, I never really watched TV. Now, my husband and I watch 'The Bachelor' together. I love 'The Soup' - that's where I get a lot of my pop culture - and 'Chelsea Lately.'
Pinterest has been helpful to my business. Making inspiration boards is really key to developing products. When I was getting married, I literally cut out tear sheets and put my own boards together. Had I known about Pinterest, I would have been able to do it so much more easily.
If people try to cut sugar out completely, they often splurge later. That isn't a good idea.
My husband is the cook at our house. I can make dessert and salad, but I stay away from meals. He makes amazing omelets, fish, and grilled vegetables like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.
Red candy is my favorite - I like red string licorice, Swedish Fish, and red gum balls.
I like to live a healthy life.
Watching my dad, Ralph Lauren, design clothes when I was young, I was always inspired.
I shop for candy instead of clothes!
So much of what we decide to carry in our stores is based on what we hear through the Dylan's Candy Bar Facebook Page and Twitter feeds.
I can definitely eat more of some candy than I should, so I have found that if I have coffee or a chai latte, it curbs the sugar craving.
I believe dancing is the best stress reliever.
Putting good energy into your body and raising your serotonin will lead to a positive mood, exuding a more attractive glow.
I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain.
I love the BlackBerry. I'm on it all the time. I literally wrote my whole book, 'Unwrap Your Sweet Life,' on the BlackBerry while I was working out on the StairMill. So many people tease me about having a BlackBerry, but I meet a lot of people who still use one. Obama has a BlackBerry!
I find that the people who don't eat as much candy are really into heavy protein, like steak. I don't eat that.
I write for 'Self' magazine sometimes.
I think people always want candy, whether you're a kid or an adult.
I am very athletic and like to play tennis, run, hike, and work out with my trainer. I also enjoy traveling, and given that it's a part of my job, I get to do it a lot.
My mom is a painter and photographer and my grandfather was an artist, so I've always been surrounded by creative people.
For a while after college, I was thinking of becoming a fitness trainer, and I am a certified aqua trainer.
I love all the gift guides that the magazines put out, whether it's 'InStyle' doing Mother's Day gifts or color guides, or the 'O' magazine Christmas guide.
My dad is very down to earth, and I view him as a creative genius, and I am very proud of that.
Believe in yourself, listen to your gut, and do what you love.
I love accessorizing with jewelry.
I have a vanilla chai latte every morning, which I usually follow with an oatmeal raisin cookie and eggs for breakfast.
My parents were inspired by Bob Dylan and Dylan Thomas when naming me. They specifically saved this masculine name for their only girl.