The Brazilian interior designer has quickly risen the ranks of New York design with a vision shaped by his father, the celebrated product designer Oswaldo Mellone, his first job with Robert A.M. Stern, and much more.
OCTOBER 7, 2026
By THE GRAND TOURIST
On the 16th season premiere, Dan speaks with legendary fashion designer about the future of his second act, the Fondazione Dries Van Noten in Venice. On this episode, the pair speak about why education is important to his mission, the institution’s first show, and much more.
Chef Wolfgang Puck is an absolute legend in the food world. But when you go beyond the TV persona and throngs of celebrity clients, you find an honest and brilliant man who chased his dreams all the way from Austria to Los Angeles.
For more than 100 years, Buccellati has been known for combining technical prowess with elegant, timely designs in jewelry, tableware, and accessories. On this episode, Dan speaks with Lucrezia Buccellati about the Italian company’s founder Mario Buccellati, growing up in the family business, tackling her very first designs, and much more.
Andrée Putman was one of the most pivotal designers of the 20th century, and her ability to revive vintage products for a contemporary audience reverberates to this day. Now, under the watchful eye of Pierre Yovanovitch, the legacy of Putman’s brand Ecart continues.
This year, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels brings a host of avant-garde performances to New York. Among the festival’s pack of innovators is choreographer Leïla Ka, whose work blends eternal concepts with contemporary moves.
The border between men’s and women’s timepieces is blurring. Stylist Jalil Johnson introduces a universe of timeless, and indeed genderless, style where everyone is welcome.
