“Off the Cuff” is a Proust-style Q&A series featuring those shaping the world’s luxury brands. We explore the career paths, current projects and next steps of those at the top, getting to know industry leaders on a personal level.
Below is a collection of all of our in-depth interviews from the second quarter of 2025 to inspire the rest of your year and beyond.
Nicolas Brown, president of the Americas for automaker McLaren, discussed the importance of empathy, watching bespoke supercars come to life and an appreciation for all things analog (read the Q&A here).
Mathieu Roland Billecart, CEO of French Champagne house Billecart-Salmon, discussed the value of hard work, the art of waiting and earning the authentic luxury label with care and quality (read the Q&A here).
Adam Banfield, North American president and CEO of French crystal maker Baccarat, discussed early lessons from, and current-day love of, skiing, an extended real-life lunch with a culinary legend and the joy of a perfect toast (read the Q&A here).
Francesco Galli Zugaro, founder and CEO of luxury small-ship cruise line Aqua Expeditions, discussed responsible tourism, maintaining a sense of adventure and taking time for cooking, swimming and shopping with family (read the Q&A here).
Vicky Charles, cofounder of American interior design firm Charles & Co., discussed staying open to creativity at all times, shutting out the noise and the luxury of choosing to spend time with the things and people you love (read the Q&A here).
Cameron Kimball, vice president of sales and marketing for The Residences at the St. Regis Los Cabos, discussed the value of learning from multiple generations, the globalization of luxury and his many extraordinary travel experiences (read the Q&A here).
Hannah Florman, fine jeweler and owner of U.S-based Hannah Florman Fine Jewelry, discussed lessons learned from motherhood, the power of personalization and the luxury of feeling connected (read the Q&A here).
And Neil Porter, founding partner at global landscape architecture firm Gustafson Porter + Bowman, discussed the power of fresh ideas, natural surroundings that inspire creativity and connecting with friends and family in his own garden (read the Q&A here).
Be sure to tune in Fridays throughout the rest of the year for more insights from the talent behind the best luxury brands.
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