Lynn Tilton, whose office at the $8 billion Patriarch Partners is decorated with whips, handcuffs, and a portrait of her “stretched across the hood of a black Mercedes,” sports five-inch stilettos on the job should she need to stick something up someone’s ass, only “strips and flips men, not companies,” and once sent a Christmas card to customers that featured a stuffed tiger and her in lingerie and fuck-me boots, brandishing whip, will star in Divas of Distressed. Because dreams really do come true. Here’s a peak at what’s in store. Continue reading »
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In a recent profile with the Journal, wherein Patriarch Partners founder and CEO Lynn Tilton clarifies that she “only strips and flips men,” not companies, we’re given a rare glimpse into the private equity chief’s office, described as such:
The walls are filled with whips and handcuffs sent to her by friends, Hashemite daggers given to her by Middle Eastern royals, New Age paintings and a portrait of her stretched across the hood of a black Mercedes. Her office uniform usually includes five-inch stilettos, an eight-carat diamond necklace and the occasional black leather jumpsuit. Ms. Tilton makes no apologies for her unconventional look.
“I am all woman,” Tilton says. “Sometimes it makes men uncomfortable, sure. But in business and in life, I have to remain faithful to my inner truth.” Some of you may have seen that inner truth before. Continue reading »
As you know, it’s never too early to start thinking about bonus season and what sort of goodies you’re going to pick up. To that end, today brings some bad news. For those of you who were considering treating yourself to a new ride and driver, Bentley has announced their cars will no longer come with the one reason you’d want to buy them– a deadly “winged B” hood ornament that doesn’t retract and could potentially kill a person should there be an unfortunate collision with an underperforming trader in the parking lot, or something. [AP via Gawker]
As previously mentioned, Ashley Dupré has a spread (and the cover) in the latest issue of Playboy. The Village Voice‘s Foster Kamer obtained some shots from the mag, and we’ve placed a couple after the jump. Why? Not for gratuitous nudity of course but because one of the questions constantly raised when we speak of the noted hooker fucker’s time with AD is “$2,000?” Really? According to the lady of the hour, she’s worth every penny, being “very good” at fornicating. Unfortunately, to date, no one’s stepped up to the plate to verify that claim. Leaving us no other choice than to evaluate whether or not she’s worth 2 g’s a pop than on the basis of a) her rack and b) willingness to stick stuff (for instance, a whip) in her mouth. (And though it should go without saying but since some of you are special: NSFW. Unless you work at, like a bondage wholesaler, or a boob factory, in which case, proceed.) Continue reading »
Sock it to me. Your respect, that is.
Distressed debt investor Lynn Tilton recently participated in a podcast for NPR. Early in the interview she was asked “What are you wearing?” to which the Patriarch Partners founder responded, “A Cavalli top, a Versace belt, a Gucci skirt and Prada boots– 4 inches. I need to look sufficiently fierce to make sure I garner the respect I deserve,” she explained. Sure, makes sense, and is in fact the tactic used by many of Wall Streets most esteemed investors, though they all like to put their own spin on it (Carl Icahn wears a cat o’ nine tails as a belt, while Julian Robertson used to take all meetings wearing a full Dominatrix Nurse Costume). Later on, when discussing a tassel company she owns, she said her inspiration for a line of “Tassel Me” belts came from “fond memories of what I had once done with tassels.” Some of you may know what she’s talking about! For those not lucky enough to be a Christmas card-receiving client of Lynn’s when she was a salesgirl at AMROC, circa 1989, let’s get you up to speed. Continue reading »
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