New york is home to some of the most influential people in the world. Our annual Haute 100 list celebrates the city’s top billionaires, athletes, thinkers, power couples, philanthropists, originators, hoteliers, designers, entrepreneurs, and entertainers.
Lala & Carmelo Anthony
CATEGORY: Power Couples
INDUSTRY: Sports
What Makes Them Haute:
Carmelo Anthony is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks. Since entering the NBA, Anthony has become one of the most well-known and popular players in the league and has been named to the All-Rookie team, to the All-Star team six times, and to the All-NBA team five times. The pair married in 2010 and has one son together.
Sid Richardson Bass
CATEGORY: Billionaires
INDUSTRY: Oil & Gas
What Makes Them Haute:
Sid Richardson Bass, an American investor and billionaire, controls one of the country’s largest privately owned oil companies. Along with his father and two of his brothers, he was the largest shareholder in the The Walt Disney Company from 1984 until after the stock market crash in 2001. A celebrated philanthropist, he donated $20 million to Yale University for the study of humanities.
Lloyd Blankfein
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Finance
WHAT MAKES him HAUTE: Lloyd Blankfein is the Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. He also serves as the Gala Chairman of the Rockefeller family’s Asia Society in New York, and holds a position on the board of the Robin Hood Foundation, a charitable organization aimed at alleviating poverty in New York. He is also on the board of Overseers of Weill Cornell Medical College.
Maria Bartiromo
CATEGORY: Thinkers
INDUSTRY: Media
What Makes her Haute:
In 1995, Maria Bartiromo became the first journalist to report live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and is revered as one of the top business news broadcast journalists today. She is currently the anchor of CNBC’s Closing Bell and the host and managing editor of The Wall Street Journal Report.
André Balazs
CATEGORY: Originators
INDUSTRY: Hospitality
What Makes him Haute:
This famous hotelier currently owns a portfolio of hotels throughout New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. His properties include: The Mercer Hotel, Chateau Marmont, Sunset Beach, and The Standard hotel in five different regions. Balazs’ company also owns several luxury New York City residences including 40 Mercer, One Kenmare Square, and the William Beaver House.
Leon Black
CATEGORY: Billionaires
INDUSTRY: Finance
What Makes him Haute:
Leon Black is the founder of Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s largest private equity investment managing firms, which specializes in leveraged buying transactions. An avid art collector, Black reportedly paid $119.9 million for a painting by Edvard Munch, setting a new world record for the most expensive piece of art ever purchased at auction.
Michael Bloomberg
CATEGORY: Billionaires
INDUSTRY: Politics
WHAT MAKES him HAUTE: Michael Bloomberg became the Mayor of New York City in 2002, was reelected in 2005, and convinced the city council to extend the two-term limit so that he could run for a third term in 2008. Bloomberg earned his fortune by selling financial data and analytic tools to companies on Wall Street, which he eventually turned into his namesake company, Bloomberg L.P. The company now has its own magazine, cable network, and radio station. An active philanthropist, he recently donated $1.1 billion to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University.
Daniel Boulud
CATEGORY: Originators
INDUSTRY: Food
WHAT MAKES him HAUTE: Daniel Boulud’s Upper East Side restaurant DANIEL is widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the world and was previously awarded three Michelin stars and five Forbes stars. The famed restaurateur has continued to expand his empire by opening Bar Boulud in London, db Bistro Moderne in Miami, and Boulud Sud on the Upper West Side.
Chris Burch
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Fashion
WHAT MAKES him HAUTE: Chris Burch is the founder and CEO of Burch Creative Capital, a firm with offices in New York City and Shanghai that manages venture investments and brand development. He is also the co- founder of Tory Burch LLC along with his ex-wife, Tory Burch.
Edgar Bronfman, Jr.
CATEGORY: Billionaires
INDUSTRY: Business
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Edgar Bronfman, Jr. currently serves as a managing partner at Accretive LLC, a private equity firm focused on creating and investing in technology companies. He previously served as the CEO of Warner Music Group from 2004 to 2011, and as the chairman from 2011 to 2012. Throughout his tenure, he increased the company’s digital music sales and grew the company’s presence online through social media. His net worth has been estimated at around $2.5 billion.
Tory Burch
CATEGORY: Designers
INDUSTRY: Fashion
What Makes her Haute:
Tory Burch exploded on the fashion scene in 2004, evolving from a small fashion label operating out of her New York City apartment into a fashion powerhouse with 140 stores worldwide. Her fashion line is carried at more than 3,000 department and specialty stores worldwide including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale’s.
Shawn “Jay Z” Carter & Beyoncé Knowles
CATEGORY: Power Couples
INDUSTRY: Music
What Makes Them Haute:
This music duo is one of the wealthiest couples in the entertainment industry. Since rising to fame in the late ‘90s as the lead singer in Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé has gone on to win an astounding 20 Grammy Awards and sell 75 million records as a solo artist. Jay Z is also considered one of the world’s best-selling recording artists of all time, with more than 100 million record sales and 17 Grammy Awards under his belt.
The Cayre Family
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Real Estate
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: Joe Cayre founded Midtown Equities LLC (MEQS) in 2000 to expand his real estate holdings. He went on to develop projects like Midtown Miami and 5 million square feet of retail and office space in Washington, D.C. A leading philanthropist, he serves on the boards of several institutions including his own, The Joe and Trina Cayre Foundation. His sons, Jack and Michael, also currently work in the family business. Jack serves as a principal overseeing day-to-day operations of the firm’s investment platform. Michael is responsible for commercial acquisition and leasing activities.
Kenneth Chenault
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Finance
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
This Harvard Law School graduate has served as CEO and Chairman of American Express since 2001. Chenault previously received the Third Lantern Award by the Old North Foundation for his commitment and dedication to public service, an honor that he shares with prestigious individuals including President Bill Clinton, former Boston Mayor Thomas Merino, and Senator Ted Kennedy.
Hillary & Bill Clinton
CATEGORY: Power Couples
INDUSTRY: Politics
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
This political husband and wife team is on a mission to change the world. As the former Secretary of State, Hillary has firmly advocated for peace in the Middle East, introduced the Global Hunger and Food Security Initiatives, and pushed for the Senate to sign the New START treaty, an arms reduction agreement with Russia. Since leaving Presidential office, Bill has been involved with public speaking and humanitarian work. He created the William J. Clinton Foundation to promote and address international causes such as prevention of AIDS and global warming.
Steven A. Cohen
CATEGORY: Billionaires
INDUSTRY: Finance
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Steven Cohen’s hedge fund, SAC Capital Advisors, has 800 employees and manages $14 billion in equity. He is considered one of the world’s richest Americans, with an estimated net worth of $11.1 billion. Cohen is also a prominent art collector and has amassed more than $700 million worth of artwork. He is reportedly building a private museum for some of his artwork on his Greenwich property.
Mark Consuelos & Kelly Ripa
CATEGORY: Entertainers
INDUSTRY: Television
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: Mark Consuelos broke into the entertainment industry in 1995 with a leading role on All My Children. Soon after, he fell in love with his co-star, Kelly Ripa, and the two were married in a secret Vegas ceremony in 1996. Six year later, Ripa replaced Kathie Lee Gifford as the host of a morning show. The couple has three children together.
Daniel Craig & Rachel Weisz
CATEGORY: Entertainers
INDUSTRY: Film
What Makes Them Haute:
Daniel Craig is a film actor who has gained international notoriety for playing British secret agent James Bond. Though he was initially greeted with skepticism, his debut in Casino Royale was highly acclaimed and earned him a BAFTA award nomination. His third Bond film, Skyfall, premiered in 2012 and is now the highest-grossing film in the series. Craig started dating film and theatre actress Rachel Weisz in late 2010 after being friends for many years. The two were married in an intimate ceremony in June 2011.
Andrew Cuomo
CATEGORY: Thinkers
INDUSTRY: Politics
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Queens native Andrew Cuomo is the 56th Governor of New York. He previously served as the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 1997 to 2001 and as the Attorney General of New York from 2007 to 2010. Since entering office, Cuomo has been hard at work on his five-point plan to build a “new” New York that includes stabilizing the financial problems, increasing jobs, and “restoring honor and integrity to the state government.”
Clive Davis
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Music
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
As the former President of Columbia Records, founder and President of Arista Records, Chairman and CEO of the RCA Music Group, and Chairman and CEO of BMG North America, Clive Davis certainly knows the music industry. He is currently the CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide and credited with signing classic artists such as Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, and the Grateful Dead.
Robert De Niro
CATEGORY: Entertainers
INDUSTRY: Film
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Leading man Robert De Niro continues to release blockbuster hits, now acting as a producer in many of the films he stars in. With more than 90 films under his belt, he’s received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and one Golden Globe Award. De Niro is also a force in Tribeca real estate and dining, owning such fixtures as the Greenwich Hotel and its restaurant, Locanda Verde.
Barry Diller & Diane Von Furstenberg
CATEGORY: Power Couples
INDUSTRY: Fashion & Media
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: Diane Von Furstenberg is the President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and arguably one of the top fashion designers in the world. She even has one of her famous wrap dresses displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Barry Diller is a media mogul who currently holds the position of Chairman of Expedia and InterActiveCorp, which is the parent of internet powerhouses like Match.com, Citysearch.com, and Ask.com.
Jamie Dimon
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Finance
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Jamie Dimon is the CEO and Chairman of JPMorgan Chase. Since the financial crisis began, Dimon has been fervently trying to rebuild and revolutionize the banking system, using the opportunity to acquire Bear Stearns and Washington Mutual.
Charles and James Dolan
CATEGORY: Originators
INDUSTRY: Entertainment
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
This father-son duo is quite a power pair. American billionaire Charles Dolan is the founder of Cablevision Systems Corporation and HBO and is worth approximately $3.1 billion. His son, James Dolan, is Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden Inc. and President and CEO of Cablevision Systems Corporation. James also is the manager of the New York Knicks, the New York Rangers, the New York Liberty, and the Connecticut Whale.
Andrew Farkas
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Real Estate
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Andrew Farkas entered the real estate scene when he founded Insignia Financial Group in 1990, which became one of the world’s leading commercial real estate companies. He then created the real estate investment firm, Island Capital Group, of which he is now Chairman and CEO. Farkas is also the mastermind behind Island Global Yachting, which owns and manages luxury yacht marinas in top boating destinations all over the world.
Tina Fey
CATEGORY: Entertainers
INDUSTRY: Film & Television
WHAT MAKES HER HAUTE: Tina Fey is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer best known for her work on Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, and Mean Girls. She has received eight Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, four Writers Guild Awards, plus a spot on The New York Times best-seller list for five weeks thanks to her autobiographical book “Bossypants.”
Tom Ford
CATEGORY: Designers
INDUSTRY: Fashion
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Tom Ford is the former creative director of Gucci, for which he is credited with turning the almost-bankrupt fashion house into an empire valued at $4.3 billion upon his departure. He now heads the eponymous Tom Ford fashion label, which boasts 21 freestanding stores throughout the world. Ford is famous for dressing some of Hollywood’s hautest leading men including Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Johnny Depp.
Larry Gagosian
CATEGORY: Thinkers
INDUSTRY: Art
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Larry Gagosian is the owner of the Gagosian Gallery chain, which has locations in NYC, London, Los Angeles, Rome, and Athens. It has become a predominant figure in the contemporary art scene, repping the likes of Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, and Damien Hirst. In 2010, the French government awarded Gagosian the Legion d’Honneur with the rank of Chevalier.
Rudy Giuliani
CATEGORY: Thinkers
INDUSTRY: Politics
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Rudy Giuliani served two terms as Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001. He previously served in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, eventually becoming U.S. Attorney. He has also prosecuted a number of high-profile cases including ones against organized crime and Wall Street financiers.
Matt Harvey
CATEGORY: Athletes
INDUSTRY: Baseball
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Matt Harvey is a pitcher for the New York Mets. During his major league debut in 2012, he set a new club record with 11 strikeouts. Classified as a power pitcher, Harvey a four-pitch repertoire that includes a fastball, slider, curveball, and change-up.
Carolina Herrera
CATEGORY: Designers
INDUSTRY: Fashion
WHAT MAKES HER HAUTE: Luxury designer Carolina Herrera is known for dressing several of the country’s First Ladies, including Jacqueline Onassis and Michelle Obama. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2008, the Style Awards Designer of the Year in 2012, and the “Mercedes- Benz Presents” title for her 2011 collection. She’s also been on the cover of Vogue seven times.
Dee & Tommy Hilfiger
CATEGORY: Designers
INDUSTRY: Fashion
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: Throughout the past 25 years, the eponymous Tommy Hilfiger brand has taken the vision of classic American sportswear and transformed it into one of the world’s most recognized lifestyle brands. Today, there are more than 1,000 Tommy Hilfiger stores worldwide, with plans to expand into new markets in the coming years. Dee has also recently taken the fashion industry by storm with a new line of luxury handbags.
Marc Holliday
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Real Estate
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Marc Holliday is the CEO and President of SL Green Realty, one of the largest commercial landlord companies in New York City. The company currently controls 85 properties throughout the New York metro area, totaling more than 40.8 million square feet.
Arianna Huffington
CATEGORY: Originator
INDUSTRY: Media
WHAT MAKES HER HAUTE: After selling her news site, The Huffington Post, to AOL for $315 million in 2011, Arianna Huffington could have retired. But instead, the Greek-born entrepreneur went on to serve as the chair, president, and editor-in-chief of the newly formed Huffington Post Media Group. In addition to writing fourteen books and hosting a radio talk show, the media mogul serves on several boards, including HuffPost’s partners in Spain, the newspaper EL PAÍS and its parent company PRISA; Onex; The Center for Public Integrity; and The Committee to Protect Journalists.
Jeffrey Immelt
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Business
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Jeffrey Immelt replaced Jack Welch as General Electric’s CEO in 2001. Since then, GE has grown into the world’s second largest company, a multibillion-dollar conglomerate with more than 300,000 employees worldwide. Immelt has also been named number one in Barrons’ list of World’s Best CEOs on three occasions.
Carl Icahn
CATEGORY: Billionaires
INDUSTRY: Finance
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Carl Icahn is the Chairman of Icahn Enterprises, a holding company that manages various investments. With net worth of approximately $23.5 billion, the Queens native is hailed as one of the richest individuals in the world. He’s made substantial financial contributions to his alma mater, Princeton University, as well as Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
Marc Jacobs
CATEGORY: Designers
INDUSTRY: Fashion
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Marc Jacobs is head designer for his namesake label, as well as Marc by Marc Jacobs, a diffusion line with more than 200 retail stores in 80 countries. Jacobs previously served as the creative director of Louis Vuitton, where he spearheaded the company’s first ready-to-wear clothing line.
Derek Jeter
CATEGORY: Athletes
INDUSTRY: Baseball
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Derek Jeter is a former shortstop who played 20 seasons of Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. A five-time World Series champion, he’s regarded as a central figure of the team’s success of the late ‘90s and early 2000s for his hitting, base running, fielding, and leadership abilities. In 2014, he created a new media platform called The Players Tribune, which provides daily sports conversation and publishes first-person stories directly from athletes.
Woody Johnson
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Finance
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Woody Johnson is the heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune and currently serves as Chairman and CEO of the Johnson Company. He also owns the New York Jets and has taken significant steps to rebuild the team throughout the last 10 years. A devoted philanthropist, Johnson created the Alliance for Lupus Research, and remains a strong supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Paul Tudor Jones II
CATEGORY: Billionaires
INDUSTRY: Finance
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Paul Tuder Jones II is a self-made hedge fund billionaire who founded Tudor Investment Corp. 30 years ago. His is famously credited as predicting “Black Monday,” a phenomenon that allowed him to triple his earnings. Jones is also an active philanthropist and founded the NYC poverty-fighting group, the Robin Hood Foundation, as well as the One to One Charitable Fund.
Donna Karan
CATEGORY: Designers
INDUSTRY: Fashion
WHAT MAKES HER HAUTE: Donna Karan launched her infamous fashion brand in 1985 with her line of practical clothing for women. Nearly 30 years later, Donna Karan Inc. also includes the Donna Karan lines and the younger DKNY line, along with accessories, eyewear, intimates, fragrances, home collections, and more. A native of Long Island, Karan has always stated that the city of New York will remain an influence in all of her designs.
Thomas Keller
CATEGORY: Thinkers
INDUSTRY: Food
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
Thomas Keller is a chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author who has won multiple awards from the James Beard Foundation, notably the Best California Chef in 1996 and the Best Chef in America in 1997. In 2005, he was awarded a three-star rating in the inaugural Michelin Guide for New York for his restaurant, Per Se.
Alicia Keys and Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean
CATEGORY: Power Couples
INDUSTRY: Entertainers
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
This musical power couple were married in July 2010 and welcomed their first son, Egypt, the following October. Alicia Keys became famous for her gorgeous looks and standout voice, but her recent recognition has come with her charitable work, particularly her Keep a Child Alive foundation. Swizz Beatz has produced hit singles for many elite rap, hip-hop, soul, and R&B artists such as DMX, Beyonce, T.I., Styles P, Cassidy, and Busta Rhymes.
Calvin Klein
CATEGORY: Designers
INDUSTRY: Fashion
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: This American fashion designer was born in the Bronx to Jewish-Hungarian immigrants. He briefly studied at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, but never graduated. In addition to clothing, Klein has also lent his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewelry.
David Koch
CATEGORY: Billionaires
INDUSTRY: Finance & Manufacturing
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE:
With a net worth of $42.2 billion, David Koch is considered one of the richest people in the world. He is the co-owner and Executive Vice President of Koch Industries, a privately owned energy conglomerate whose subsidiaries include Georgia Pacific and Invista. He is a major supporter of the arts and has contributed to several charities including Lincoln Center, Sloan Kettering, a fertility clinic at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and the American Museum of Natural History’s David H. Koch Dinosaur Wing.
Jeff Koons
CATEGORY: Thinkers
INDUSTRY: Art
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Jeff Koons is well known in the art industry circuit for his reproduction of everyday objects and American pop-culture icons. His work can be viewed in several famous New York art houses including MoMA, the Whitney Museum, and the Guggenheim. Koons was previously chosen by BMW to design a car as part of the company’s Art Car series, an honor that has been given to many famed artists of the past, including Andy Warhol.
Bruce Kovner
CATEGORY: Billionaires
INDUSTRY: Finance
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Bruce Kovner is founder and Chairman of Caxton Associates, one of the world’s top 10 hedge funds. The Harvard graduate underwent his first trade in 1977 for $3,000 and is now worth an estimated $5 billion. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Institute for Advanced Study, which has been home to notable thinkers like Albert Einstein.
Henry & Marie-Josée Kravis
CATEGORY: Power Couples
INDUSTRY: Finance
What Makes Them Haute: Henry Kravis co-founded the private equity firm, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co, which currently boasts total assets of approximately $60 billion. Marie-Josée Kravis is a former Canadian newscaster, but now takes an active interest in the New York City community, serving as senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and on the International Advisory Board of the NY Federal Reserve.
Igor Krutoy & Olga Krutaya
CATEGORY: Originators
INDUSTRY: Real Estate & Entertainers
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: Igor Krutoy is a Russian composer, performer, producer, and musical promoter. In 2011, he made waves in the real estate industry when he purchased two condos at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan for $48 million—at the time, the highest price ever paid for a single condo unit in New York. He and Krutaya married in 1995 and have two children together. Krutoy also has a son from a previous marriage.
Jared Kushner & Ivanka Trump
CATEGORY: Philanthropists
INDUSTRY: Finance
What Makes Them Haute: Ivanka Trump serves as the Executive Vice President of Development & Acquisitions at The Trump Organization, where she oversees the company’s real estate and hotel management initiatives. She also resides as the principal of the The Ivanka Trump Lifestyle Collection, which includes fragrance, footwear, handbags, outerwear, and eyewear collections. Trump is currently married to Jared Kushner, heir to the New York Observer.
Edward Lampert
CATEGORY: Billionaires
INDUSTRY: Finance
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Edward Lampert is the Chairman of Sears Holdings Corporation, which includes Sears, Kenmore, Lands End, and Kmart (which he helped rebuild after bankruptcy). He’s also the founder, Chairman, and CEO of ESL Investments, a private investment company that he started at the age of 25.
Kenneth Langone
CATEGORY: Philanthropists
INDUSTRY: Finance
WHAT MAKES HIM HAUTE: Kenneth Langone is the co-founder of Home Depot and the former director of the New York Stock Exchange. He’s also an active philanthropist, contributing millions of dollars to various charities that include the Ronald McDonald House, the Robin Hood Foundation and New York University. Both the NYU Langone Medical Center (of which he is Chairman) and the Langone Program at NYU’s Stern School of Business are named after him.
Leonard & Ronald Lauder
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
INDUSTRY: Beauty
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: Born and raised on the Upper East Side, brothers Leonard and Ronald took their mother’s face cream concoction that she made in her kitchen and turned it into one of the nation’s largest beauty conglomerates. Estée Lauder i