For decades, the Berlin-based fashion and culture magazine 032c set a global standard for transgressive ideas and stunning visuals that inspired leagues of creatives. On this episode, Dan speaks with the couple on how the brand evolved from publishing powerhouse to fashion line.
The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain is moving into a new home in the very heart of Paris. Dan speaks with the Fondation's Beatrice Grenier about the incredible new museum by architect Jean Nouvel, its fascinating history, and the exciting inaugural exhibition.
As one of the most lauded American architects today, Tom Kundig and his 350-person-strong firm Olson Kundig has created inventive spaces around the globe. On this episode, Dan speaks with the designer about his Pacific Northwest upbringing, how the kinetic architecture in his works came to be, and more.
In the world of publishing, the name Assouline is synonymous with glamour. On this popular episode from 2022, Dan speaks with the trio proving that print isn't dead: the French couple Prosper and Martine Assouline, and their son Alexandre.
For more than 40 years, this interior designer has helped define the look of the American home. On this episode, Dan speaks with the living legend about how she learned from late icons Sister Parish and Albert Hadley, her advice for the next generation, and more.
This fashion designer helped define the wildly creative 1990s. On this episode, Anna Sui speaks to Dan about growing up in the Midwest, New York golden age of pre-digital culture, and much more.
On this episode, Dan meets design's favoriate photographer known for his keen eye and unparalleled access. The pair talk about how he got his start, his latest double volume tome, and the meaning of beauty.
The singer, activist, and pop legend has left an indelible mark on music and visual culture for decades. On this Season 14 premiere, Lennox explores the origins of her musical journey, how she used imagery to express her ideas, what activism has meant to her, and much more.
As the partner running the New York outpost of Rem Koolhaas’s legendary firm OMA, this architect has done that rarest of things: established himself as a cultural figure in his own right. On the 13th season finale, Dan speaks with Shigematsu about growing up in the heyday of 1980s Japan, his expansion of Manhattan’s New Museum, and more.
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.
This architect has done it all, and in style. On this episode, Dan speaks with Mindel about getting his start, his design gallery, and meeting Gaetano Pesce in a hospital waiting room.
For decades, he’s directed boundary-pushing performances, from his best-known work 1976’s "Einstein on the Beach" to the recent "Mary Said What She Said." On this episode, Dan speaks with the legend about his conservative upbringing, breaking the rules of theater, The Watermill Center, and more.
This Chicago-based architect has captured the imaginations of critics and the public alike with her environmentally aware projects. On this episode, Jeanne Gang speaks about her prolific and influential career.
For decades, this talent has helped to redefine our expectations in dining. For the 13th season premiere, chef Vongerichten speaks about his humble beginnings and latest projects.
After 12 seasons of the podcast, The Grand Tourist moves onto the printed page with a hardcover tome the explores all the elements of a well-lived life.
It’s that time again: On this special episode, Dan reports from the yearly Milan Design Week where Giulia Molteni takes the temperature of the global design scene and re-introduces a chair from 1973 by Tobia Scarpa.
