Cosmetic king: Napoleon Perdis with Kate Waterhouse. Photo: Edwina Pickles.
Napoleon Perdis began his career when he launched a small make-up studio in Leichhardt in 1992. Today, the make-up artist to the stars has 73 concept stores and more than 4500 point-of-sale locations in Australia and New Zealand, and others in the US. In 2012, Perdis expanded his brand and launched Napoleon Perdis Life.Style, which reflects his love of art, interior design, homewares, fashion and accessories. I caught up with the 44-year-old to chat about the secret to his success, family life and being a protective father.