Skims wants to be the new Nike. Brand experts say that’s a pipe dream.
Kim Kardashian during a photoshoot for Skims. Companies are just like people, they have heroes. According to Jens Grede, the CEO of Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, Skims’ hero is Nike — though, to be clear, not the Nike of today. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Grede drew a parallel between the success…
I was a graphic designer for decades and went back to school at 60 to become a teacher. It pays less but is more rewarding.
Stuart Fuller went back to school at 60 to pursue teaching. After a decadeslong career as a graphic designer, I decided to pursue a teaching career at 60. It pays less, but I’ve found the profession much more rewarding. For my undergrad degree, I studied three-dimensional design and graduated with a degree in product design…
Where you should look for a job if you can’t break into consulting, according to a Harvard career advisor
A Harvard career adviser says students should consider options other than consulting. Although landing a job at a top consulting firm can be the ultimate dream for many business students, not everyone who applies will make the cut — and some young professionals may be less interested in the industry than the MBAs that came…
With RTO policies on the rise, here’s how to elevate your office style this fall
Major fashion brands, like Saint Laurent (pictured), are leaning into corporate core. Companies are launching full-scale return-to-office mandates this fall, so it’s time to get serious about professional fashion. Dell and Amazon are among the most recent big companies implementing five-day RTO policies, leaving employees with two options: report to the office or find another…
5 tasteful fall decorations to add to your home, and 3 tacky ones to skip, according to an interior designer
Interior designer Ashley Childers told B-17 that she “lets nature guide seasonal decor” by using naturally found colors and textures for fall. The arrival of fall means pulling out the pumpkins, moody autumnal colors, and cozy throw pillows and blankets. However, while some fall decorations can make your home feel warm, elevated, and inviting, others…
I took my 2 kids to a family all-inclusive resort. They had a blast, and I did not have to do anything.
The author, not pictured, says that having someone take care of her needs was what she needed. Every year, around May, the flirtation of summer sucks me in. Fantasies of no alarms going off before sunrise, work from pool afternoons, no fights over homework or getting to after-school activities on time, or the overall pressures…
These are the 10 dirtiest cruise ships, according to the CDC — including an ultra-luxury vessel
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. So far, in 2024, two ships have failed to receive a passing score. On most exams, a “B” is considered a passing grade. For cruise ships, scoring an 85 out of 100 on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation…
As a single mom, finances can be tight. Taking my son to Legoland was a good way to teach him about money.
For years, my 8-year-old son has said he wants to be a master builder for The Lego Group. So many of our bedtime stories were about Legoland, and I wanted to take him there as badly as he wanted to visit. It reminded me of visiting SeaWorld as a teenager and being inspired to study…
I’ve traveled to over 40 countries and have the best experiences when I don’t make a detailed itinerary
Not relying on an itinerary allows me to have much more freedom during my travels. I’ve been obsessed with travel since I was young, and so far, I’ve ticked off more than 40 countries on my bucket list. Before I leave for a trip, I usually research the destination beforehand and put together a rough…
