"There was a time, back when the United States was young and the robber barons were just starting to come into their own, when fortunes were made and lost importing luxury goods from China. It was a secretive, glamorous, often brutal business?one where teas and silks and porcelain were purchased with profits from the opium trade. But the journey by sea to New York from Canton could take six agonizing months, and so the most pressing technological...

"Fashion industry icon Mark Weber reveals the secrets to building a successful career in one of the world's most fascinating businessesIn Always in Fashion, Weber weaves the fascinating story of his rise to the top of the fashion and luxury goods industries with practical advice for anyone in any creative industry.Written for both those just starting out as well as people with established careers, Always in Fashion explains all the ins and outs readers...