The Painter Bringing Back the Art of Fresco

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.

In upstate New York, the latest guesthouse from sought-after Danish brand Vipp perfectly blends nature and design. On this episode, Dan speaks to its designers, from the LA-based firm Johnston Marklee, about their cutting-edge practice, how they approach Modernism, and much more.

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.

After a decade of somber, utterly sensible design, a rising star reminds us that sometimes the objects we surround ourselves with just need a healthy dose of wonder.

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.