[2] Its principal subjects are interior design and landscaping, rather than pure external architecture.

[3] Architectural Digest is aimed at an affluent and style-conscious readership, and is subtitled "The International Design Authority.

"[4][5] The magazine releases the annual AD100 list, which recognizes the most influential interior designers and architects around the world.

[citation needed] In 1965,[13] The Architectural Digest and its publishing company were purchased by Cleon T. Knapp, who was the magazine's "jack-of-all-trades"[15] and Brasfield's grandson.

[18] The magazine is also published in other countries, including Germany, India,[19] France[20] Italy, Poland, and Spain.