Howie Nicholsby grew up in the kilt business—he worked at his parents shop, Geoffrey Tailor Kilt Makers, from age six—but the future designer had no interest in following traditions. Instead of the classic tartans, he envisioned camouflage and oriental silks. And his unusual interpretation of the iconic piece of ... More

Author Gillian Zoe Segal published a series of powerful personal essays by some of the most successful leaders of our time—Warren Buffett, Michael Bloomberg, Frank Gehry and Anderson Cooper, to name a few—in her riveting new book Getting There: A Book of Mentors. From fashion moguls like Rachel Zoe to ... More

Here, some of the most successful business owners, CEOs and executives share sound advice from their storied careers. Whether it’s presenting your best self to coworkers and friends, managing a large team of employees or becoming a public speaking pro, find out how you can stand out amongst your competitors ... More

The New York Times “Wealth Matters” columnist Paul Sullivan adamantly believes that even “rich” people may never find true wealth. His experiences with the one percent influenced his steadfast ideas about financials in new book, The Thin Green Line: The Money Secrets of the Super Wealthy. Here, Sullivan reveals the ... More

Silicon Valley startups tend to hog all the credit for kick-starting the open-office phenomenon. But these young technocrats have nothing on illustrious architect Robert A.M. Stern, who has embraced porous, partition-free floor plans since founding his practice in the late 1960s. “All this talk of open environments—the Googles, the Apples—really started ... More

“Champagne is a lifestyle, a culture, a way of looking at life,” says Cecile Bonnefond, the CEO of luxe bubbly brands Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck. “It’s a way of enjoying food and wine, but it’s also a celebration.” After spending nine years at the helm of Veuve Clicquot—not to mention her ... More

Some of the world’s most famous CEOs share the trajectories that led them to their current roles. Whether it’s giving a presentation, passing an interview, or running a business, these industry titans reveal their secrets to achieving the highest levels of success. Read on to discover how moguls like Mark ... More

The unofficial motto of the United States Navy is non sibi sed patriae, which means, “Not for self, but for country.” For a slew of former Navy SEALs, the motivating factor of country has been replaced by that of clients.  These days, top-earning Americans concerned for their security are hiring teams ... More

Fashion executive hopefuls can now easily heed the advice of industry titan Mark Weber on how to break into the biz and rise to the top. The esteemed former CEO of leading luxury group Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy USA and Chairman and CEO of Donna Karan International—a position Weber will ... More

As CEO of widely acclaimed hospitality company BR Guest, James Gersten certainly knows a thing or two about fine dining. Having worked under the tutelage of the best in the biz, from Smith & Wollensky’s Alan Stillman to renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Gersten’s success in the industry has earned ... More