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Konfekt Korner
Hosted by Monocle · EN
‘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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Van Cleef & Arpels’ ‘Dance Reflections’, maximalism with Bokja and tarot
Feb 28, 202500:55:37Tap to summarizeThis episode is a burst of unbridled beauty to nudge us out of the winter torpor and into the spring light of March. We’ll reflect on the balance of graft and inspiration as we head to the Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Dance Reflections’ festival, discover Lebanese embroidery with the duo behind Bokja and explore the world of tarot as we embark on a journey with the cards through time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Musician Odd Beholder, art in Burgundy and Eimear McBride
Jan 31, 202500:49:21Tap to summarizeMusic, books and art are what sustain us through a period of hunkering down, so it should come as no surprise that these are also the themes of this month’s episode. We head to the Swiss town of Baden to meet musician Daniela Weinmann, who goes by the moniker Odd Beholder; speak with Irish writer Eimear McBride and head to Burgundy for a site-specific art exhibition called ‘Terra’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Music as a great convener
Jan 27, 202500:34:44Tap to summarizeIn this second special episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’, brought to you in collaboration with Swiss haute horologist Audemars Piguet (AP), we discuss the driving forces that unite us and the power of serendipitous encounters. We are in our London studio to discover how the worlds of luxury watchmaking and music come together to push human talent and foster powerful connections between people. Konfekt’s editor, Sophie Grove, is joined by AP’s country general manager for northern Europe, Daniel Compton, and musician and songwriter, Reuben James. Plus: a special report from ‘AP Time is Now’, a musical evening showcasing emerging talent and the strength of community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Crafting community
Jan 13, 202500:28:06Tap to summarizeA special episode of Konfekt Korner, brought to you in collaboration with Swiss luxury powerhouse Audemars Piguet, on the driving forces that unite us and the power of serendipitous encounters. We convene in Zürich at the prestigious AP House to discover how the worlds of haute-horlogerie and hospitality come together to deliver an extraordinary experience. Konfekt’s editor, Sophie Grove, is joined on stage by Konfekt’s style director, Marcela Palek; Audemars Piguet’s country manager for Switzerland, David Pantillon; designer and founder of Studio del Castillo, Veronica del Castillo Caldas; and three-Michelin-starred chef at Memories restaurant, Sven Wassmer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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