For Italian fashion photographer Alessio Boni, New York was a gateway to his American dream, which altered his life forever. In a series of highly personal works, made with his own unique process, he explores an apocalyptic clash of cultures.
July 9, 2025
By THE GRAND TOURIST
Through her books and products, this 21st-century domestic goddess is truly a part of the classic American style firmament. On this episode, Aerin Lauder speaks about growing up with her grandmother Estée, what she’s learned over years of being in the business, and more.
On this episode, Dan speaks to the brilliant London-based couple Sophie Ashby and Charlie Casely-Hayford about their unique careers, Ashby’s involvement in the nonprofit United in Design, Casely-Hayford’s own lineage in British culture, and more.
When it comes to designing hotels, Pierre-Yves Rochon is a cut above. On this episode, Dan speaks with Rochon about his global upbringing, his redesign of the Waldorf Astoria, and his installation at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan.
Janis Provisor had a successful art career before she and her husband took a risky detour into the world of luxury design. Now, decades later, she’s picked up the brush again to be an abstract painter. As we discover, she has a lot left to say.
Avast! The latest high jewelry collection from Van Cleef & Arpels seems to be pulled from the deepest depths of our wildest imaginations. Photographer Maxime Poiblanc sets sail, while David Graver meets the house’s Catherine Rénier to discuss the luxurious voyage ahead.
Algeria, Capri, Rwanda, Milan, Tunis…. The globetrotting impresario of collectible design Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte is bringing his discerning tastes all over the globe. We manage to pin him down, while lensman Tinko Czetwertynski follows him with a camera on his many curatorial adventures.
