Episode recaps
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S3 E7 Eleven Steps and a Pond with Thomaï Serdari
Find out why I decided to own a silk scarf by Hermès. -
S3 E6 At the Edge of a Cliff in Dubrovnik with Mathias Rosenzweig
Mathias Rosenzweig is one of the most talented creative persons I have met. You have probably read his work through the pages of V Magazine one of the most influential voices in fashion. Mathias started as a writer covering the music scene for Interview Magazine and quickly rose to an editor's role covering fashion shows all over the world. His portfolio includes directing and hosting the podcast V Wanna Know (backed by V Magazine), in which famous students are connected to world renowned experts to explore the student's topic of interest in depth. -
S3 E5 A Three-legged Beauty with Tami Hausman
Deeply steeped in design, both by training and in practice, Tami Hausman could write a book about a seemingly humble object: A three-legged wooden chair with a molded seat and curved back of sticks. This is no ordinary chair. -
S3 E4 The Bag Hunter with Adam Brodowski
Owning by now more than 25 bags, Adam is always thinking about how to perfect the utility of each item and how new materials may contribute to an elevated experience. Luxury for Adam goes beyond functionality. Luxury is joy.
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S3 E2 She Wore Blue with Jenn Rugolo
A sculptural extravagance in blue silk, a dress by fashion designer Mohamed Benchellal, made Jenn's heart skip a beat.
She, in turn, chose the words to describe it with nuance and precision on Populuxe today. Pay close attention to her voice as it carries us back to Jenn's early music education in a household of musicians, in a memory-making family, and a culturally rich career filled with the aroma of coffee. -
S3 E1 Death by Red Lipstick with Rachel Felder
Intrigued by the scent of a Dior red lipstick? Attracted to the texture of red by Guerlain? What's at the root of this intergenerational obsession with red lipstick that resonates with people across cultures, of all ages and genders?
I had to turn to the expert. Correction! THE expert, Rachel Felder, author of Red Lipstick: An Ode to A Beauty Icon to dig a little deeper and find out what motivates our desire to apply red on our lips and why this private indulgence is as much about confidence as it is about mysticism. -
S2 E12 Telling Time with Ariel Adams
A digital media publication with close to two million users, ablogtowatch founded by Ariel Adams, educates, helps, and guides consumers in their decision to buy watches and to build their collections.
In the 20 years that Ariel has been in the watch collecting space both as an enthusiast and a professional, things appear to have changed and social media have played a big role making watch buying more accessible. -
S2 E11 100 Letters with Thomaï Serdari
This one is special: A small book with 100 Letters by Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti (1891-1979) gifted to me by my friend Christine Singer who knew Ponti well through her husband's company, M. Singer & Sons Furniture.