Konfekt Korner

Monocle

‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, ideas and reports from the world of fashion, craft, food and travel – not to mention a sunny soundtrack.

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Friday · 53 min
Zoë de Givenchy on the art of hosting. Plus: Photography in Japan and France
We meet designer Zoë de Givenchy, look at a new exhibit on Japanese photography through the eyes of women, visit Rencontres d’Arles for its annual photography festival and meet author Amit Chaudhuri. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 25 · 53 min
Summer issue highlights: Seasonal scents, dazzling colours and contemporary artist Ayan Farah
Highlights from the new Summer issue: an exploration of seasonal scents, why turquoise is a mainstay colour during the warmer months and a look inside a new pavilion at the Venice Biennale with Ayan Farah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 5 · 25 min
Holistic hospitality on the most tranquil of Spain’s Balearics
A special episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’ brought to you in association with Teranka Formentera. Chiara Rimella sits down with Jennica Shamoon Arazi, the co-owner of Luxury Hotel Partners, the group behind the hotel, to paint a picture of this beautiful Balearic getaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22 · 45 min
The future of fashion with FutureFabrics Expo, Delcy Morelos’ ‘Origo’ at the Barbican Centre and Fischersund perfumery
We explore the future of fashion with a preview of the FutureFabrics Expo, delve into a new form of storytelling with perfumery Fischersund and meet Delcy Morelos ahead of her ‘Origo’ installation at the Barbican Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 24 · 42 min
Milan Design Week, Pina Bausch at Sadler's Wells and Sabine Marcelis’s collaboration with Repossi
We check in to Milan Design Week, speak to Salomon Bausch ahead of the restaging of Pina Bausch's ‘Kontakthof’ at Sadler's Wells and cover Repossi's 10-year store anniversary featuring a collaboration with Sabine Marcelis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 27 · 40 min
Max Richter and Krug translate champagne into music, Kiwi-Italian chef Dara Klein and Irmasworld
We meet composer Max Richter, who has translated taste, time and terroir into sound with Krug. Then we meet chef Dara Klein at Tiella Trattoria and Bar. Plus: Jasmin Kherzi on Irmasworld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 6 · 46 min
Obsession, precision and performance, with Richard Mille at the International Concours of Elegance St Moritz
A special episode of Konfekt Korner, brought to you in collaboration with luxury watchmaking brand Richard Mille. We step onto frozen Lake St Moritz to immerse ourselves in the spectacle of beautiful classic cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 18 · 32 min
Art and style in the Engadine valley with Richard Mille at the International Concours of Elegance St Moritz
A special episode of Konfekt Korner, brought to you in collaboration with luxury watchmaking brand Richard Mille. We explore how the region became a place of inspiration for those drawn to creativity, craft and timeless style. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 30 · 34 min
Fragility as a form of luxury with Bouke de Vries and ‘Women in Print: 150 Years of Liberty Textiles’
We meet artist Bouke de Vries, who recently collaborated with Belgium fashion designer Dries Van Noten to create one-of-a-kind perfume bottles made from restored fragments. Plus: a new exhibition tracing the rich, colourful history of Liberty London’s textiles and fabrics to mark its 150th anniversary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2025 · 51 min
The perfect tablescape, scent inspiration for the season and clean skin with Formettā
Writer and botanical set designer Rollo Skinner on how to create the perfect tablescape, scent strategist Tracy Wan on winter perfumes and the founder of Formettā, Dr Vanessa Craig, on clean skin and sun protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2025 · 53 min
British-Malaysian artist Mandy El-Sayegh, Danish author Solvej Balle and women’s collective Charlie Goes To
We talk political, personal and bodily narratives with artist Mandy El-Sayegh, speak with Danish writer Solvej Balle about her new series On the Calculation of Volume and visit female community Charlie Goes To to meet Finnish former prime minister Sanna Marin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2025 · 46 min
Frette’s new collection with Tara Bernerd, a slow supper club in Helsinki and Ruby Tandoh
We meet interior designer Tara Bernerd and Frette CEO Filippo Arnaboldi to talk about their new collection, visit a slow supper club for female chefs in Helsinki and meet food writer Ruby Tandoh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2025 · 39 min
Live in Barcelona: Rowse cosmetics, fashion with Adriana Domínguez and uniforms with Bastida for Work
Konfekt’s editor, Sophie Grove, is live in Barcelona to speak with Adriana Domínguez, chairwoman of fashion label Adolfo Domínguez, to meet Nuria Val of cosmetics brand Rowse and to chat with the duo behind Bastida for Work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 8, 2025 · 46 min
Horology and design at Richard Mille, accessories brand Neous and a visit to Whinyard Rocks
We visit Whinyard Rocks to discover how to create vintages in the UK, talk about horology and design with Cécile Guenat from Richard Mille and hear where accessories brand Neous gets its inspiration from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2025 · 48 min
Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Perfumer’s Garden, food as art with Sandra Knecht and recipe book ‘Mediterranea’
We meet Swiss artist Sandra Knecht to talk about food as art, speak with writer Anastasia Miari about her new book, ‘Mediterranea’, and journey to Versailles to explore the Perfumer’s Garden by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2025 · 39 min
The sound of summer: Cecil Beaton, sonic installations and the ‘Feel the Sound’ exhibition
We delve into summer’s sensory landscape. We speak to architect Alice Loumeau about sound in design, hear how the garden inspired photographer Cecil Beaton and visit the Barbican Centre’s ‘Feel the Sound’ exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2025 · 49 min
Athens special: Cycladic art, timeless footwear and redefining retail
We embark on a summer sojourn to the Aegean to celebrate the creative energy of Athens. We discover the Museum of Cycladic Art, meet shoemaker Le Monde Béryl and talk craftsmanship with Anthologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2025 · 50 min
Perfumer Maya Njie, Claridge’s archivist Kate Hudson and Khadija Aisha Ba of L’Artisane
We’re in Dakar with designer Khadija Aisha Ba of L’Artisane. Then: we speak with Claridge’s archivist, Kate Hudson, about the hotel’s art-deco heritage. Plus: perfumer Maya Njie, who blends precision with deep personal narratives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2025 · 48 min
Marble, sound and Miu Miu’s literary club
We explore the tactile beauty of stone with Momina Watton of Atelier278, the importance of sound with Alice Vincent’s new book, Hark, and stop by the Miu Miu Literary Club in Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2025 · 47 min
Marimekko’s printing mill, Melissa Morris and musician Brooke Combe
We have officially passed the vernal equinox. The sun has crossed the celestial equator, bringing near equality to day and night. This episode is dedicated to beautiful things crafted well, collectors, makers and inimitable interior style. We’ll visit the Finnish master of pattern, Marimekko, and discover the intricacies of its in-house printing mill; chat with Melissa Morris, founder of leather-goods brand Métier, about bags that are made to last; and meet Scottish indie-soul singer Brooke Combe to talk about her debut album, ‘Dancing At The Edge of the World’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.